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Biological Ions
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Functions of ions within molecules of life
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Biological Ions
Calcium
Calcium pectate - binds middle lamella / bone and teeth
Iron
Prosthetic group in Haemoglobin - transport oxygen in blood
Magnesium
Prosthetic group in chlorophyll - gives light absorbing properties
Potassium
Maintains electrical gradient across neurones and enzyme cofactor
Nitrate
Component of amino acids / nucleic acids / chlorophyll
Phosphate
Component of nucleic acids / ATP
Hydrogencarbonate
Natural buffer and found in plasma, involved in carbon dioxide transport
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