Inorganic Ions Flashcards
What are some roles of nitrate ions?
Amino acids Proteins Vitamins Chlorophyll Hormones Nucleic acids Nitrogen cycle
What are some roles of hydrogen carbonate ions?
pH regulation
CO2 transport
What are some roles of chloride ions
HCL in stomach
Haemoglobin affinity for 02
Production of urine in the kidney
Transport of CO2 in and out of the blood
What are some roles of phosphate ions
Rigidity: bones teeth cartilage exoskeletons
Phospholipids Nucleic acids ATP Blood pH Important enzymes Root growth
What are some roles of hydroxide ions
pH
What are some roles of calcium ions
Rigidity: bones teeth cartilage exoskeletons
Blood clotting
Muscle contraction: stimulation and nerve impulses
Permeability of cell membranes
Cell wall development
What are some roles of sodium ions
Osmotic pressure
Water levels in body fluids
Maintenance of pH
Absorption: carbs in small intestine and water in the kidney
Nervous transmission
What are some roles of magnesium ions
Chlorophyll
What are some roles of potassium ions
Synthesisof glycogen
Breakdown of glucose
Sodium potassium pump
What are some roles of hydrogen ions
Photosynthesis
Respiration
CO2 and O2 transport
pH
What are some roles of ammonium ions
Amino acids Proteins Vitamins Chlorophyll Hormones Nucleic acids Nitrogen cycle
