Inorganic Compounds and the Natural Elements Flashcards
How many natural elements are needed for life?
18
What are natural elements and inorganic compounds?
They are the raw materials from which living organisms build the substances they need (organic compounds)
What are SPONCH elements?
They are the most common elements needed by living things, and they are the “basic building blocks”
What is another name for Trace elements?
Minerals are another name for trace elements.
How much of trace elements are needed for the body?
Small amounts of trace elements are needed for the body.
What is the vital importance of trace elements?
The vital importance of trace elements is the regulation of body functions (ie. metabolism)
What are some examples of trace elements (minerals)?
Sodium(Na), Iron(Fe), Calcium(Ca), Magnesium(Mg), and Zinc(Zn) are some examples of trace elements (minerals).
What is water?
Water is the most abundant inorganic compound.
What are several important uses of water?
Several important uses of water are, transportation of nutrients and wastes, aids in digestion, and regulation of body temperature.
What is the largest component of a cell mostly made up of?
The largest component of a cell (cytoplasm) is mostly made up of water.
What is cytoplasm considered?
Cytoplasm is considered a colloidal suspension.
Because of waters many uses, what does it account for being in every living organism?
It accounts for the majority of the mass of every living organism.
What percentage of mass does water take up of every living organism?
Water can make up 65-95% of mass in living organisms.
What is carbon dioxide necessary for?
Carbon Dioxide is necessary for all life..
What does carbon dioxide supply for the compounds made by living things?
Carbon Dioxide supplies all the carbon for the compounds made by living things.
