functions of elements in organisms

Question 1

carbon

Answer 1

Backbone of a organic molecules Carbon atoms from bonds with other Atoms making its structure unique

Question 2

hydrogen

Answer 2

Present in most organic compounds composed of water hydrogen ion (H+) is involved with some energy transfers

Question 3

Nitrogen

Answer 3

Component of proteins and nucleic acid’s components of CHLOROPHYLl in plants

Question 4

calcium

Answer 4

Structural component of bones and teeth calcium ion (Ca 2+) is important muscle contraction conduction of nerve impulses blood clotting associated with plant cell walls

Question 5

phosphorus

Answer 5

Components of nucleic acid and phospholipids important energy Transfer reactions structural component of bone

Question 6

potassium

Answer 6

Potassium ion (K+) in the principal positive ions (cations) in interstital tissue fluid of animals important in their function affect muscle contraction controls opening for stomata in plants

Question 7

sulfur

Answer 7

Components of most proteins

Question 8

sodium

Answer 8

Sodium ion(Na+) is a principal positive ion (cation) interstital tissue fluid of animals important in fluid balance essential for conduction of nerve impulses important for photosynthesis in plants

Question 9

Magnesium

Answer 9

Other tissues of animals activate mmany enzymes components of Chlorophyll in plants

Question 10

chlorine

Answer 10

Chlorine ion (Cl-) is a principal negative ions in tissue fluid of animals important to balance and essential for photosynthesis

Question 11

iron

Answer 11

Components of hemoglobin in animals activate certain enzymes

Question 12

oxygen

Answer 12

cellular respiration present in most organic compounds component of water