inorganic ions

Question 1

what are nitrate ions needed for ? (N03-)

Answer 1

needed in plants for the formation of amino acids and thus proteins
formation of DNA

Question 2

what are phosphate ions needed for ?
(P04 3- )

Answer 2

needed in all living organisms for the formation of ATP and ADP
also for DNA and RNA

Question 3

what are chloride ions needed for? ( Cl - )

Answer 3

needed in nerve impulses

Question 4

what are hydrogen carbonate ions needed for ? ( HCO3 - )

Answer 4

buffering the blood to prevent it from becoming too acidic

Question 5

what are sodium ions needed for ? ( Na + )

Answer 5

nerve impulses

Question 6

what are calcium ions needed for? ( Ca +2 )

Answer 6

needed for the formation of calcium pectate for the middle lamella between two cell walls
needed in animals for bone formation and muscle contraction

Question 7

what are hydrogen ions needed for ? ( H + )

Answer 7

cellular respiration and photosynthesis
pH balance

Question 8

what are magnesium ions needed for ? ( Mg 2 + )

Answer 8

needed for the production of chlorophyll in plants