Inorganic Ions Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Magnesium (Mg2+)
A
- A component in chlorophyll so used for photosynthesis
- Help strengthen teeth and bones
2
Q
Iron (Fe2+)
A
- Found in haemoglobin which carries O2 in red blood cells
3
Q
Phosphate (PO4 3-)
A
- In phospholipids
- To make nucleotides (RNA and DNA)
- To make ATP
4
Q
Calcium (Ca2+)
A
- Plant cell walls for strength
- To strengthen teeth and bones
- Transmission of nerve impulses across synapses
- Muscle contraction
