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2.2 Biological molecules > Inorganic ions 2.2.11 > Flashcards

Inorganic ions 2.2.11 Flashcards

1
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What is the symbol for calcium?

A

Ca2+

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2
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What is the function of Ca2+?

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Increases rigidity of bone, teeth, and cartilage

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3
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What is the symbol for sodium?

A

Na+

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4
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What is the function of Na+

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Contributes to nervous transmission and muscle contraction

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5
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What is the symbol for potassium?

A

K+

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6
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What is the function of K+?

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Involved in the maintenance of pH and the control of water levels in body fluid

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7
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What is the symbol for hydrogen?

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H+

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8
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What is the function of H+?

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Involved in photosynthesis and respiration

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9
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What is the symbol for ammonium?

A

NH4+

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10
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What is the function of NH4+

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A component of the nitrogen cycle

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11
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What is the symbol for nitrate?

A

NO3-

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12
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What is the function of NO3-?

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A component of amino acids, proteins, vitamins, and chlorophyll

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13
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What is the symbol for hydrogencarbonate?

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HCO3-

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14
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What is the function of HCO3-?

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Involved in the transport of CO2 in and out of the blood.

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15
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What is the symbol for chloride?

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Cl-

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16
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What is the function of Cl-?

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Used to produce hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

17
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What is the symbol for phosphate?

A

PO4 3-

18
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What is the function of PO4 3-?

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Helps root growth in plants

19
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What is the symbol for hydroxide?

A

OH-

20
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What is the function of hydroxide?

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Involved in the regulation of blood pH

2.2 Biological molecules (12 decks)

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