Biochemistry 1.1 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyBiological molecules, organic chemistry and biochemistryASWJEC Created by: caralloydCreated on: 12-11-17 17:13 Organic compounds Molecules that have a high proportion of carbon and hydrogen atoms. e.g Carbohydrates&Lipids 1 of 9 Inorganic compounds A molecule or ion that has no more than one carbon atom. E.g. Acids, Salts. 2 of 9 Micronutrients Needed in minute/trace concentrations- Vitamins and Minerals. 3 of 9 Macronutrients Needed in small concentrations- Magnesium and Iron. 4 of 9 Magnesium Needed for chlorophyll- essential for photosynthesis. Yellow leaves if no Mg. 5 of 9 Iron Haemoglobin contains iron. Needed to transport oxygen in RBC. 6 of 9 Calcium Structural component. Calcium ions involved in transmission of nerve impulses and contraction of muscle. 7 of 9 Phosphate Needed for Nucleotides 8 of 9 Nitrate Nitrogen from nitrate needed for making nucleotides. 9 of 9
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