Biochemistry 1.1

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Organic compounds
Molecules that have a high proportion of carbon and hydrogen atoms. e.g Carbohydrates&Lipids
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Inorganic compounds
A molecule or ion that has no more than one carbon atom. E.g. Acids, Salts.
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Micronutrients
Needed in minute/trace concentrations- Vitamins and Minerals.
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Macronutrients
Needed in small concentrations- Magnesium and Iron.
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Magnesium
Needed for chlorophyll- essential for photosynthesis. Yellow leaves if no Mg.
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Iron
Haemoglobin contains iron. Needed to transport oxygen in RBC.
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Calcium
Structural component. Calcium ions involved in transmission of nerve impulses and contraction of muscle.
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Phosphate
Needed for Nucleotides
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Nitrate
Nitrogen from nitrate needed for making nucleotides.
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A molecule or ion that has no more than one carbon atom. E.g. Acids, Salts.

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Inorganic compounds

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Needed in minute/trace concentrations- Vitamins and Minerals.

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Needed in small concentrations- Magnesium and Iron.

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Needed for chlorophyll- essential for photosynthesis. Yellow leaves if no Mg.

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