Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Bioelements function
- Carbon
- Makes up 18% of the human body.
Is present in the glucose and is
ingested in the body by
carbohydrates. We find carbon in
everything, from cell membranes
to hormones to DNA.
- Oxygen
- is needed for the cellular respiration
and the cells use oxygen to break
down sugar to produce ATP. Also is
important for life of humans, plants
and almost everything existing.
- Nitrogen
- Plants use the nitrogen to
produce amino acids,
proteins and compounds
like chlorophyll. Is needed
for growing properly and
the development of plants.
- Sulfur
- Is an important part of amino
acids, helps the body resist
bacteria, cleanses the blood and
protect the protoplasm of cells; is
found in protein food and is used
for treating the skin.
- Phosphorous
- All body cells contains
phosphorous and with the
calcium provides structure
and strength. Furthermore,
is requires for processes
such as energy production
and pH regulation.