Unit 2 The basic unit of life Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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Bioelements
A
Those that are part of living beings
2
Q
Classification of bioelements
A
- Primary bioelements.
- Secondary bioelements.
- Tertiary bioelements, trace elements or variable secondary bioelements.
3
Q
Primary bioelements
A
O, N, A, H, C, P
4
Q
Secondary bioelements.
A
Na Ca K Mg Cl
are in ionic form
5
Q
Forms of water in living beings
A
Circulating water
interstitial water
intracellular water
6
Q
Water functions
A
Substance solvent
intervenes in biochemical processes
transports substances
forms structures
thermoregulatory
