Core component 1 - Inorganic Ions Flashcards
1
Q
Which elements are present as inorganic ions in organisms?
A
Mg2+, Fe2+, Ca2+, PO4(2-)
2
Q
What is magnesium used for in plants and mammals?
A
Plants - chlorophyll
Mammals - bones
3
Q
What is iron used for in humans?
A
Haemoglobin
4
Q
What are phosphates used for?
A
Making nucleotides, including ATP and are constituents of phospholipids
5
Q
What is the role of calcium in animals and plants?
A
Plants - cell walls, providing strength
Animals - bones and teeth in mammals
