Inorganic Ions Flashcards
1
Q
Hydrogen ions
A
Buffer pH
control pH of the blood
2
Q
Iron ions
A
Component of haemoglobin
Involved in the electron transport chain in respiration
3
Q
Sodium ions
A
Co-transport of glucose
Generates an action potential
4
Q
Phosphate ions
A
DNA RNA ATP Phospholipids Photosynthesis (NAD&NADP)
5
Q
Other ions…
A
Ca2+
Mg2+
N