Inorganic ions

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Role of potassium in plants
Active transport; protein synthesis; helps maintain turgidity
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Role of calcium in plants
Middle lamella (calcium pectate); translocation of carbohydrates
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Role of magnesium in plants
Activator for some enzymes; component of chlorophyll
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Role of iron in plants
Constituent of elctron carriers needed in photosynthesis and respiration
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Role of nitrates in plants
Some hormones e.g. auxin
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Role of phosphate in plants
Cell membrane (phospholipids); forms part of ATP and nucleic acid
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Role of potassium in animals
Active transport; protein synthesis; transmission of nerve impulses
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Role of calcium in animals
Bones, teeth, sheels; blood clotting; muscle contraction
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Role of magnesium in animals
Activator for some enzymes; component of bones and teeth
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Role of iron in animals
Forms part of the haem group in respiratory pigments (e.g. haemoglobin)
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Role of nitrates in animals
Some hormones e.g. insulin
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Role of phosphate in animals
Cell membrane (phospholipids); forms part of ATP and nucleic acid
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What is pH?
Partial pressure of H+ ions.
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What is a buffer?
A compound which absorbs H+ ions when the concentartion is high, and released them when conc. is low
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