Inorganic ions Flashcards
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. Inorganic ions occur in solution in the cytoplasm and body fluids of organisms, some in high concentrations and others in very low concentrations.
. Each type of ion has a specific role, depending on its properties.
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. Students should be able to recognise the role of ions in the following topics:
> hydrogen ions and pH;
> iron ions as a component of haemoglobin;
> sodium ions in the co-transport of glucose and amino acids;
> and phosphate ions as components of DNA and of
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