Organic Ions Flashcards
What do plant cells use magnesium for?
To use as a constituent of chlorophyll which makes it essential for photosynthesis
What disease can happen when a plant does not get enough magnesium and what colour do the leafs of that plant turn
Chlorosis which turns plant leafs yellow
What do animals use magnesium for ?
Bone growth
What is iron used for within humans
It’s a vital constituent in haemoglobin (which transports oxygen within the blood stream around the body)
What does lack of iron lead to within the body
Anemia
What is phosphate ions used for within the body
Used for making nucleotides including atp
Acts as a constituent for phospholipids, found in biological membranes
What is calcium important within the body ?
Calcium is an important structural component of bones and teeth in mammals
What’s calcium used for in plants
Component of plant cell walls which provides strength and protection
