Key Elements Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Inorganic ion
A
A molecule or an ion that has no more than one carbon atom
2
Q
What is an organic ion
A
Molecules that have a high proportion of carbon and hydrogen atoms
3
Q
What is condensation
A
Removal of water molecules because of a covalent bond forming between two biochemical groups
4
Q
What is hydrolysis
A
Breaking down of large molecules into smaller ones by the addition of molecules of water
5
Q
Magnesium
A
Part of the chlorophyll, so it’s needed for photosynthesis
6
Q
Iron
A
Part of haemoglobin, so it’s invloved in transport of oxygen
7
Q
Calcium
A
Hardens teeth and bones
8
Q
Phospate
A
Needed for making nucleotides like ATP. Part of making phospholipids in the cell membranes
