Inorganic Ions (1.1) Flashcards
Where are inorganic ions occur?
In solution in the cytoplasm
What is the symbol and charge for calcium
Ca 2+
What does calcium help with
Strengthening tissues
How does calcium help in animals
Strengthen bones and teeth
How does calcium help in plants
Strengthen plant cell wall
What is the symbol and charge for iron
Fe 2+
Where is iron found
In haemoglobin
What do haemoglobin do
Transport oxygen around the body
Where is haemoglobin found
In erythrocytes
What is the symbol and charge for magnesium
Mg 2+
Why is magnesium needed in the body
It is required to produce chlorophyll
Why is chlorophyll important
Site of photosynthesis
What is the symbol and charge for phosphate ions
PO4 3-
Where are phosphate ions found
In nucleic acid
Where is nucleic acid found
In the nucleolus
What do phosphate ions help produce
Nucleotides
Why are nucleotides important
They are the building blocks of RNA/DNA
Where else are phosphate ions found
In the phosphate sugar backbone of DNA
What are the four bases of DNA
Adenine , Cytosine , Guanine , Thymine
What are phospholipids made of
One glycerol and two fatty acids
Which part of a phospholipid is hydrophyllic
The head
What type of membrane do phospholipids create
A double membrane
Give another use of phospate ions
Production of ATP
