Inorganic ions Flashcards
1
Q
Calcium
A
Ca2+
nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction
2
Q
Sodium
A
Na+
nerve impulse transmission, kidney function
3
Q
Potassium ions
A
K+
nerve impulse transmission, stomata opening
4
Q
Hydrogen ions
A
H+
catalysis of reactions, pH balance
5
Q
Ammonium ions
A
NH4+
production of nitrate ions by bacteria
6
Q
Nitrate
A
NO3-
nitrogen supply to plants for amino acid and protein formation
7
Q
Hydrogencarbonate
A
HCO3-
maintenance of blood pH
8
Q
Chloride
A
Cl-
balance positive and negative charge of sodium ions in cells
9
Q
Phosphate
A
PO43-
cell membrane formation, nucleic acid formation, ATP formation, bone formation
10
Q
Hydroxide
A
OH-
Catalysis of reactions, pH balance
