Inorganic Ions

Question	Answer
Where about in an organism are inorganic ions mainly found?	They are occur in solution in the cytoplasm of cells and also in body fluids as part of larger molecules
Give an example where Iron ions are found	Ferrous Ions (Fe2+) are found in haemoglobin molecules. They help with the transport of oxygen around the body.
What are phosphate ions used for?	Phosphate ions perform a structural role in DNA molecules and a role in storing energy in ATP molecules
Hydrogen ions make solutions acidic, what does this mean they can do?	They can alter the pH of solutions and therefore the functioning of enzymes
What are sodium ions an important part in?	Sodium Ions are important in the transport of glucose and amino acids across a plasma membranes
Although there are a few exceptions, what element don't inorganic ions contain?	Carbon
Inorganic ions are ions because they have what?	An electric charge

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	Created by Bee Brittain over 8 years ago