Biological Elements Flashcards
What is calcium needed for?
- Nerve impulse transmission
- Muscle contraction
What are sodium ions needed for?
- Nerve impulse transmission
- Kidney function
What are potassium ions needed for?
- Nerve impulsion transmission
- Stomatal opening
What are hydrogen ions needed for?
- Catalysis of reactions
- pH determination
What are ammonium ions needed for?
Production of nitrate ions by bacteria
What are nitrate ions needed for?
Nitrogen supply to plants for amino acid and protein formation
What are hydrogen carbonate ions needed for?
Maintenance of blood pH
What are chloride ions needed for?
Balance positive charge of sodium and potassium ions in cells
What are phosphate ions needed for?
- Cell membrane formation
- Nucleic acid and ATP formation
- Bone formation
What are hydroxide ions needed for?
- Catalysis of reactions
- pH determination
What are the elements in carbohydrates?
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
What are the elements in lipids?
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
What are the elements in proteins?
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur
What are the elements in nucleic acids?
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous
