Inorganic Ions (1.1) Flashcards by chloe <3 | Brainscape

Q

Where are inorganic ions occur?

A

In solution in the cytoplasm

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What is the symbol and charge for calcium

A

Ca 2+

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What does calcium help with

A

Strengthening tissues

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How does calcium help in animals

A

Strengthen bones and teeth

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How does calcium help in plants

A

Strengthen plant cell wall

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What is the symbol and charge for iron

A

Fe 2+

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Where is iron found

A

In haemoglobin

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What do haemoglobin do

A

Transport oxygen around the body

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Where is haemoglobin found

A

In erythrocytes

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What is the symbol and charge for magnesium

A

Mg 2+

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Why is magnesium needed in the body

A

It is required to produce chlorophyll

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Why is chlorophyll important

A

Site of photosynthesis

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What is the symbol and charge for phosphate ions

A

PO4 3-

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Where are phosphate ions found

A

In nucleic acid

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Where is nucleic acid found

A

In the nucleolus

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What do phosphate ions help produce

A

Nucleotides

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Why are nucleotides important

A

They are the building blocks of RNA/DNA

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Where else are phosphate ions found

A

In the phosphate sugar backbone of DNA

Q

What are the four bases of DNA

A

Adenine , Cytosine , Guanine , Thymine

Q

What are phospholipids made of

A

One glycerol and two fatty acids

Q

Which part of a phospholipid is hydrophyllic

A

The head

Q

What type of membrane do phospholipids create

A

A double membrane

Q

Give another use of phospate ions

A

Production of ATP