Elements and Ions Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are calcium ions used for?
A
Muscle contraction and Nerve impulse transmission
2
Q
What are sodium ions used for?
A
Co-transport, reabsorption of water in the kidney, regulating water potential and nerve impulse transmission
3
Q
What are potassium ions used for?
A
Stomatal opening and nerve impulse transmission
4
Q
What are hydrogen ions used for?
A
Chemiosmosis, regulating pH and translocation
5
Q
What are ammonium ions used for?
A
Nitrogen cycle
