Biological Elements Flashcards

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Anions and uses

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  • NO3-; nitrogen supply plants for amino acids and protein synthesis
  • HCO3-; maintenance of blood pH
  • Cl-; balancing charge of sodium and potassium
  • PO4 3-; cell membranes, nuclei acid, ATP formation, bone formation
  • OH-; catalyst, pH determination
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Component of carbs

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  • carbon
  • hydrogen
  • oxygen
  • Cn (H2O)n
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Component of lipids

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  • carbon
  • hydrogen
  • oxygen
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Component of proteins

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  • carbon
  • hydrogen
  • oxygen
  • nitrogen
  • sulfur
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Cop enemy of nucleic acids

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  • C
  • H
  • O
  • N
  • P
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Polymers

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  • long chain made of monomers in repeated pattern
  • carbs; saccharides monomers
  • proteins; amino acid monomers
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Name cations and uses in the body

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  • Ca2+; nerve impulses, muscle contractions, bones
  • Na+; nerve impulse transmissions, kidney function
  • K+; nerve impulse, stomata like opening
  • H-; catalysts in reactions
  • NH4+; nitrate ions, bacteria
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