Inorganic Ions Flashcards
What is an inorganic ion?
An atom with an electric charge that doesn’t contain carbon
Where are inorganic ions found?
In cytoplasm of cells
OR
In bodily fluids of organisms
Name 4 inorganic ions
Iron ions
Hydrogen ions
Sodium ions
Phosphate ions
Describe iron ions
Part of haemoglobin that contain 4 different polypeptide chain. They bind oxygen to haemoglobin
Describe hydrogen ions
Determine pH. More hydrogen ions the lower the pH and the more acidic something is
Describe phosphate ions
Essential component of ATP, DNA and RNA. Phosphate groups in DNA and RNA allow nucleotides to join to form polynucleotides
Describe sodium ions
Help transport glucose and amino acids across membranes