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1
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Where do they occur

E.g

A

In solutions

E.g cell cytoplams + other bodily fluids

2
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3 examples of inorganic ions

A

Phosphate ions
Sodium ions
Iron ions

3
Q

What’s the role of phosphate ions

A

In DNA structure

4
Q

What do sodium ions help

A

Transport glucose and amino acids

5
Q

What are iron ions a part of

What are they important for

A

Haemoglobin (in RBCs)

Important for oxygen transport