1.6 Inorganic ions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 inorganic ions?
A
- Calcium ions
- Magnesium ions
- Nitrogen ions
- Phosphate ions
2
Q
What are calcium ions used by and for?
A
They are used by plants to form calcium pectate for the middle lamellae
3
Q
What are magnesium ions used by and for?
A
They are used by plants to produce chlorophyll
4
Q
What are nitrogen ions used by and form?
A
They are used by plants to make DNA and amino acids
5
Q
What are phosphate ions used for?
A
They are used to make ADP and ATP
