Biological Elements Flashcards
1
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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
2
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Component of carbs
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- carbon
- hydrogen
- oxygen
- Cn (H2O)n
3
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Component of lipids
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- carbon
- hydrogen
- oxygen
4
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Component of proteins
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- carbon
- hydrogen
- oxygen
- nitrogen
- sulfur
5
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Cop enemy of nucleic acids
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- C
- H
- O
- N
- P
6
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Polymers
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- long chain made of monomers in repeated pattern
- carbs; saccharides monomers
- proteins; amino acid monomers
7
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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