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1.6 Inorganic ions Flashcards

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purpose of nitrates

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NO3-
used in the production of nitrogenous bases in DNA, RNA + ATP
used in the production of amino acids/proteins/enzymes

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purpose of calcium

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CA2+

used as calcium pectate in the development of cell walls

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purpose of magnesium

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Mg2+

used to produce chlorophyll

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purpose of phosphate

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PO43-

used to make ADP, ATP, RNA, DNA + phospholipids

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purpose of potassium

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K+

controls the opening and closing of stomata

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