Chemical Level Chapter 2 Flashcards
Oxygen
A component of water and other compounds
Gaseous form is essential for respiration
A component of water and other compounds
Gaseous form is essential for respiration
Oxygen
Carbon
Found in all organic molecules
Found in all organic molecules
Carbon
Hydrogen
A component of water and most other compounds in the body
A component of water and most other compounds in the body
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Found in proteins, nucleic acids, and other organic compounds
Found in proteins, nucleic acids, and other organic compounds
Nitrogen
Calcium
Found in bones and teeth
Important for membrane function, nerve impulses, muscle contraction, and blood clotting
Found in bones and teeth
Important for membrane function, nerve impulses, muscle contraction, and blood clotting
Calcium
Phosphorus
Found in bone and teeth, nucleic acids, and high energy compounds
Found in bone and teeth, nucleic acids, and high energy compounds
Phosphorus
Potassium
Important for proper membrane function, nerve impulses, and muscle contraction
Important for proper membrane function, nerve impulses, and muscle contraction
Potassium
Sodium
Important for membrane function, nerve impulses, and muscle contraction
Important for membrane function, nerve impulses, and muscle contraction
Sodium
