Biochemistry - inorganic ions

Question 1

where do inorganic ion occur?

Answer 1

in cytoplasm and body fluids of organisms

Question 2

functions of hydrogen?

Answer 2

Maintain pH levels in the body
Affects rate of enzyme-controlled reactions as can cause enzymes to denature

Question 3

functions of phosphate ?

Answer 3

component of DNA nucleotides and RNA
in ATP bonds store/release energy

Question 4

functions of iron?

Answer 4

component of haemoglobin in blood

Question 5

function of sodium?

Answer 5

Co transport of glucose and amino acids across cell membranes
Involved in generating nerve impulses and muscle contraction

Question 6

function of magnesium ?

Answer 6

component of green photosynthetic pigment chlorophyll

Question 7

function of calcium ?

Answer 7

strengthening bones/ teeth / cell walls in animals