Flashcards
Inorganic Ions
Cards in this deck (7)
- 1Where about in an organism are inorganic ions mainly found?They are occur in solution in the cytoplasm of cells and also in body fluids as part of larger molecules
- 2Give an example where Iron ions are foundFerrous Ions (Fe2+) are found in haemoglobin molecules. They help with the transport of oxygen around the body.
- 3What are phosphate ions used for?Phosphate ions perform a structural role in DNA molecules and a role in storing energy in ATP molecules
- 4Hydrogen ions make solutions acidic, what does this mean they can do?They can alter the pH of solutions and therefore the functioning of enzymes
- 5What are sodium ions an important part in?Sodium Ions are important in the transport of glucose and amino acids across a plasma membranes
- 6Although there are a few exceptions, what element don't inorganic ions contain?Carbon
- 7Inorganic ions are ions because they have what?An electric charge
Information
- Description
- These are my 'Inorganic Ions' flash cards. They are based on my '2.4 Inorganic Ions' mind map that can be found either on my account or here: https://www.goconqr.com/en-GB/p/4974110 :)
- Created by
- Bee Brittain
- Views
- 69
- Tags
- Rating