Inorganic Ions in Biological Processes (OCR A-Level Biology A): Flashcards

Non-protein compound required for protein's biological activity

Interact with troponin to expose actin binding sites

Generation and propagation of action potentials

Accumulate to increase water potential, making cells turgid

Move down gradient through ATP synthase in chemiosmosis

Intermediate product during deamination of proteins

Nitrogen source to manufacture amino acids and proteins

Maintains electrical neutrality when HCO₃⁻ leaves RBCs

Cell membranes, ATP component, DNA/RNA backbone

30.5 kJ·mol⁻¹