Inorganic ions 2.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? BiologyBiological moleculesASWJEC Created by: avbuckCreated on: 06-01-14 16:38 There are two groups of inorganic ions. What group is where it is needed in minute amounts and examples are copper and zinc? Micronutrients 1 of 6 There are two groups of inorganic ions. What group is where it is needed in small amounts? Macronutrients 2 of 6 Magnesium Constitutent of chlorophyll therefore magnesium is important in photosynthesis. 3 of 6 Iron Constituent of haemoglobin which is important in the carriage of oxygen by red blood cells. 4 of 6 Phosphate ions Used for making nucleotides including ATP. Constitutent of phospholipids in the plasma membrane. 5 of 6 Calcium (together with phosphate) Important in structural components of bones and teeth. 6 of 6
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