1
Q
Anions and uses
A
- NO3-; nitrogen supply plants for amino acids and protein synthesis
- HCO3-; maintenance of blood pH
- Cl-; balancing charge of sodium and potassium
- PO4 3-; cell membranes, nuclei acid, ATP formation, bone formation
- OH-; catalyst, pH determination
2
Q
Component of carbs
A
- carbon
- hydrogen
- oxygen
- Cn (H2O)n
3
Q
Component of lipids
A
- carbon
- hydrogen
- oxygen
4
Q
Component of proteins
A
- carbon
- hydrogen
- oxygen
- nitrogen
- sulfur
5
Q
Cop enemy of nucleic acids
A
- C
- H
- O
- N
- P
6
Q
Polymers
A
- long chain made of monomers in repeated pattern
- carbs; saccharides monomers
- proteins; amino acid monomers
7
Q
Name cations and uses in the body
A
- Ca2+; nerve impulses, muscle contractions, bones
- Na+; nerve impulse transmissions, kidney function
- K+; nerve impulse, stomata like opening
- H-; catalysts in reactions
- NH4+; nitrate ions, bacteria
