inorganic ions Flashcards
1
Q
what is an ion?
A
atom with an electric charge
2
Q
inorganic ion doesn’t contain what?
A
carbon
3
Q
what are iron ions important for?
A
haemoglobin
4
Q
what is haemoglobin?
A
large protein that carries oxygen around the body in red blood cells
5
Q
PH is calculated based on what?
A
the concentration of hydron ions
6
Q
what do sodium ion help transport?
A
glucose and amino acids across membranes
7
Q
what’s an essential component of ATP & DNA?
A
phosphate ions
