Flashcards
Water and inorganic ions - Biological molecules
[Show more]
Preview 3 out of 20 Flashcards
State and explain the property of water that can help to buffer changes in temperature?
State and explain the property of water that can help to buffer changes in temperature?
High specific heat capacity
Lots of energy required to raise the temperature
What are benefits of water being transparent?
What are benefits of water being transparent?
Plants can photosynthesise
Light can penetrate jelly filling eye and hit the retina
Describe the role of iron ions, sodium ions and phosphate ions in cells
Describe the role of iron ions, sodium ions and phosphate ions in cells
Fe - haemoglobin binds to oxygen and carries oxygen around body in blood
Na+ - cotransport of glucose/amino acid as Na+ moved out of cell across Na+/K+ pump creating a Na+ conc gradient so brings glucose/amino acids across membrane during facilitated diffusion
Does not affect water potential/osmosis
Po43- - affecrs water potential/osmosis
Joins nucleotides as part of phosphodiester bond
Used to make ATP
Phosphorylates other compounds to make more reactive
Hydrophylic part of phospholipid bilayer
Flip
Seller
Follow
studyALevel
Reviews received
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Created by fellow students, verified by reviews
Quality you can trust: written by students who passed their exams and reviewed by others who've used these notes.
Didn't get what you expected? Choose another document
No worries! You can immediately select a different document that better matches what you need.
Pay how you prefer, start learning right away
No subscription, no commitments. Pay the way you're used to via credit card or EFT and download your PDF document instantly.
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying this summary from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller studyALevel. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy this summary for R135,24. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
57429 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy summaries for 16 years now
Recently viewed by you
Exam (elaborations) ·
SLP 364 Final Exam Actual Questions and CORRECT Answers
Package deal ·
PRIMERICA LIFE INSURANCE BUNDLED EXAM GRADED A+ 2025
Exam (elaborations) ·
Exam #1- Mandated Reporter/Abuse Questions and Answers
Exam (elaborations) ·
AUI4862 EXAM PACK 2025 (QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS)
Exam (elaborations) ·
DAU Contract Certification Exam Prep Confidence to Conquer: Your Exam Success Blueprint | 2025/2026
Summary ·
Strafprocesrecht (RGBAPR300H) samenvatting en arresten week 1 t/m 6
Exam (elaborations) ·
GPSTC Test 1 – Questions & Detailed Answers (A+)
Package deal ·
Testbank for anatomy and physiology 1st ad 2nd edition
