1.8 Inorganic Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What affect do all ions have on a solution
A
They affect the water potential
2
Q
Role of hydrogen ions
A
Concentration determines pH of solution
3
Q
Role of iron ions
A
Form haemoglobin, which binds/loads with oxygen
4
Q
Role of sodium ions
A
Co-transport of glucose + amino-acids creating a concentration gradient
5
Q
Role of phosphate ions
A
- Phosphorylates other compoiunds making them more reactive
- Joins nucleotides
- Component of ATP and nucleotides