Inorganic Ions Flashcards

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What is an inorganic ion?

A

An atom with an electric charge that doesn’t contain carbon

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Where are inorganic ions found?

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In cytoplasm of cells
OR
In bodily fluids of organisms

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3
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Name 4 inorganic ions

A

Iron ions
Hydrogen ions
Sodium ions
Phosphate ions

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4
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Describe iron ions

A

Part of haemoglobin that contain 4 different polypeptide chain. They bind oxygen to haemoglobin

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Describe hydrogen ions

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Determine pH. More hydrogen ions the lower the pH and the more acidic something is

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Describe phosphate ions

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Essential component of ATP, DNA and RNA. Phosphate groups in DNA and RNA allow nucleotides to join to form polynucleotides

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Describe sodium ions

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Help transport glucose and amino acids across membranes

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