Inorganic ions Flashcards
1
Q
What is an inorganic ion?
A
An ion that doesn’t contain carbon
2
Q
Where are there inorganic ions?
A
In solution
In the cytoplasm
In all of the body fluids
3
Q
What ions are in haemoglobin? What binds to this ion?
A
Fe2+
Oxygen
4
Q
What does Fe2+ temporarily become when it binds? When does it return back to Fe2+?
A
Fe3+
When it releases the oxygen
5
Q
What ion is pH calculated based on the concentration of?
A
H+
6
Q
Will the pH increase or lower when there are more H+ ions present?
A
Lower
7
Q
What does Na+ help to transport across the cell membrane? What is this known as?
A
Glucose or an amino acid
Co-transport
8
Q
How are phosphate groups formed?
A
When a phosphate ion (PO43−) attaches to another molecule
9
Q
Which 3 important molecules have a phosphate group?
A
DNA
ATP
RNA
