Inorganic ions Flashcards
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Calcium ions
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CATION nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction
2
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Sodium ions
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CATION nerve impulse transmission and kidney function
3
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Potassium ions
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CATION nerve impulse transmission and stomatal opening
4
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Hydrogen ions
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CATION catalysis of reaction and pH determination
5
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Ammonium ions
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CATION production of nitrate ions by bacteria
6
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Nitrate ions
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ANION nitrogen supply to plants for amino acid and protein production
7
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Hydrogen carbonate ions
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ANION maintenance of blood pH
8
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Chloride ions
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ANION balancing positive charge of sodium and potassium ions in cells
9
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Phosphate ions
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ANION cell membrane formation and nucleic acid and ATP formation and bone formation
10
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Hydroxide ions
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ANION catalysis of reactions and pH determination
