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module 2 - 3.1 biological molecules and ions Flashcards

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1
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what is the calcium ion necessary for?

A

nerve impulses
cell function

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what is the sodium ion necessary for?

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nerve impulses
regulating blood pressure, volume and pH

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what is the potassium ion necessary for?

A

helps nerves to function
muscle contractions

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what is the hydrogen ion necessary for?

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catalysts
digests food in stomach

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what is the ammonium ion necessary for?

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make nitrate ions (fertilisers)

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what are calcium, sodium, potassium, hydrogen and ammonium all known as?

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cations

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what is nitrate necessary for?

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forms amino acids
builds proteins

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what is nitrate necessary for?

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forms amino acids
builds proteins

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what is hydrogen carbonate necessary for?

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maintains blood pH

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what is the phosphate necessary for?

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balances sodium and potassium ions in cells

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what is the hydroxide necessary for?

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catalysts

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12
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what are nitrate, hydrogen carbonate, chloride, phosphate and hydroxide all known as?

A

anions

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13
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what does sulphur dioxide cause?

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acid rain

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14
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what is phosphorus?

A

backbone of DNA (sugar phosphates)

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what is the equation for photosynthesis?

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carbon dioxide + water -> oxygen + glucose

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what is the equation for respiration?

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glucose + oxygen -> water + carbon dioxide

17
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what are the different forms of carbon?

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graphene, graphite, diamond

18
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what is iron?

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found in red blood cells (which have a biconcave disc and no nucleus for larger surface area to carry more haemoglobin)

19
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what is the formula for hydrogen?

A

H2

20
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what is the formula for carbon dioxide?

A

CO2

21
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what is the formula for water?

A

H2O

22
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what is the formula for methane?

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CH4

23
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what is the formula for ammonia?

A

NH3

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