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Inorganic ions Flashcards

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Calcium

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Ca2+

nerve impulse transmission, muscle contraction

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Sodium

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Na+

nerve impulse transmission, kidney function

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Potassium ions

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K+

nerve impulse transmission, stomata opening

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Hydrogen ions

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H+

catalysis of reactions, pH balance

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Ammonium ions

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NH4+

production of nitrate ions by bacteria

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Nitrate

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NO3-

nitrogen supply to plants for amino acid and protein formation

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Hydrogencarbonate

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HCO3-

maintenance of blood pH

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Chloride

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Cl-

balance positive and negative charge of sodium ions in cells

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Phosphate

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PO43-

cell membrane formation, nucleic acid formation, ATP formation, bone formation

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Hydroxide

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OH-

Catalysis of reactions, pH balance

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