Inorganic ions Flashcards
1
Q
What cellular processes are inorganic ions important in?
A
muscle contractions, nervous coordination, maintaining water potential
2
Q
What are the Mg2+ ions important for?
A
-chlorophyll
-essential for photosynthesis
3
Q
Why are Fe2+ ions important?
A
-important in the haemoglobin, a lack can lead to anemia
4
Q
Why are (PO4^3-) ions important?
A
-they make nucleotides like ATP
-they are a component of phospholipids
-found in biological membranes
5
Q
Why are Ca2+ ions important?
A
-structural component of bones and teeth (hardens)
-provides strength in plant cell wall
