Elements And Compounds Essential For Life. Flashcards by Marley Edmonds

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Element-Carbon
Symbol-c

A

Role in the body-Backbone or organise molecules.

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Hydrogen-H

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Found in water and all biomolecules

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Oxygen-O

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Used for cellular respiration (ATP)

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Nitrogen-N

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In amino acids and nucleic acids
DNA/RNA

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Phosphorus-P

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Part of ATP and DNA

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Calcium-Ca

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Bones,teeth,muscle contractions,blood clotting

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Sodium-Na

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Nerve impulses,fluid balance.

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Potassium-K

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Nerve and muscle function/heart rhythm

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