transmission of nerve impulses, release of insulin from pancreas, cofactor for enzymes, bone formation
calcium ions
1 of 10
generating nerve impulses, for muscle contraction, regulating fluid balance in the body.
sodium ion
2 of 10
important for generating nerve impulses, for muslce contraction and fluid balance, activates essential enzymes needed for photosynthesis in plant cells.
potassium ions
3 of 10
affects pH of substance, also part of photosynthesis which occurs in the thylakoid mmebranes, and respiration occur in the inner membrane of the mitochondria
Hydrogen ions
4 of 10
absorbed from the soil by plants, important source of nitrogen , used to make amino acids, nucleic acids
ammonium ion
5 of 10
absorbed from the soil by plants, important source of nitrogen, used to make amino acids and nucleic acids
Nitrate
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acts as a buffer, helps maintain the pH of the blood.
hydrogencarbonate. HCO3 -
7 of 10
involved in 'chloride shift', maintains blood pH during gas exchange, acts as cofactor for enzyme, amylase, also involved in nerve impulses.
Chloride
8 of 10
involved in photosyntheis and respiration reactions, needed for synthesis for many biological processes, such as nucleotides (ATP), phospholipids and calcium phosphate( strengthens bones)
phosphatePO4 3-
9 of 10
affects the pH of substances, more OH- than H+ makes it alkaline
hydroxide OH-
10 of 10
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sodium ion
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generating nerve impulses, for muscle contraction, regulating fluid balance in the body.
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