Inorganic Ions Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 5 inorganic ions needed to survive?
A
Iron,
phosphate,
calcium,
nitrate,
magnesium
2
Q
What is iron used as?
A
A component of haemoglobin which binds to oxygen to carry in red blood cells
3
Q
What are phosphate ions used as?
A
A component of nucleotides e.g. ATP and a component of phospholipids
4
Q
What are calcium ions used as?
A
Strengthens bones and cell wall
5
Q
What are nitrate ions used as?
A
Component on DNA and amino acids
6
Q
What are magnesium ions used as?
A
Component of chlorophyll
