Transition metals Flashcards
1
Q
Why are transition metals used in medicines?
A
Good interaction with biomolecules
2
Q
What is copper used for in the body?
A
Important for cuproenzymes which is a copper dependent enzyme
3
Q
What are the medicinal uses of silver? (3)
A
Water disinfectant
Silver nitrate - wart treatment
Silver (I) sulfadiazine - antiseptic
4
Q
What is argyria?
A
Build up of colloidal silver in the body
5
Q
What is chrysotherapy?
A
Treatment of diseases with gold compunds
