Unit One- Chemical Elements And Biological Compounds Flashcards
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What is magnesiums role
Needed for photosynthesis
When trees lack magnesium what happens?
Leaves appear yellow
What is the role of iron in a cell?
Makes haemoglobin, transport of oxygen in the body
What happens when a person is deficient in iron?
Become anemic
What is the role of calcium
Structural component of bones and teeth
What is the role of a phosphate molecule?
Needed for the production of nucleotides (ATP) .used in the cell wall
Condensation
The removal of water and the formation of a covarent bond
Hydrolysis
The braking down of large molecules into smaller molecules by adding water
What type of structure does water have
Dipolar (positive oxygen negative hydrogen)
What bond can water molecules form
Hydrogen bonds
What types of molecules does water attract?
Polar
What is the biological importance of a solvent
Involved with reactions ( hydrolysis)
Acts as a transport medium (blood)
What is the biological importance of metabolite
Involved in biochemical reactions ( hydrolysis)
What is the biological importance of cohesion?
Water is attracted to each other ( hydrogen bonds), allows water to be drawn up in the xylem
What do carbohydrates contain?
Carbon, oxygen and hydrogen
What are carbohydrates used for?
- building blocks ( ribose)
- stores energy (starch)
- source of energy ( glucose)
- Structural support
Indicator of a monosaccharide?
Sweet tasting
Molecules
two or more atoms.
what are ions form?
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function of chlorine
Transport of carbon dioxide
Function of sodium in the body
Nerve impulse transmission 
Function of magnesium
Enzyme function
Formulae of glucose
C6 H12 06
How are monosaccharides named
Based on how many carbons are in the molecule ( triose - 3 sugars )