3.1 Biological Elements - IONS Flashcards
1
Q
Calcium (Ca2+)
A
Nerve impulse transmission
Muscle contraction
2
Q
Sodium (Na+)
A
Nerve impulse transmission
Kidney function
3
Q
Potassium (K+)
A
Nerve impulse transmission
Stomatal opening
4
Q
Hydrogen (H+)
A
Catalysis of reactions
pH determination
5
Q
Ammonium (NH4+)
A
Production of nitrate ions by bacteria
6
Q
Nitrate (NO3-)
A
Nitrogen supply for amino acid and protein formation
7
Q
Hydrogen carbonate (HCO3-)
A
Maintenance of blood pH
8
Q
Chloride (Cl-)
A
Balancing positive charge of sodium and potassium ions in cells
9
Q
Phosphate (PO43-)
A
Cell membrane formation
Nucleic acid and ATP formation
Bone formation
10
Q
Hydroxide (OH-)
A
Catalysis of reactions
pH determination
