3.1.8. Inorganic Ions

• Hydrogen Ions

  Determine the pH of substances

  • Higher conc. = Lower pH
• Iron ions

  Component of Haemoglobin
• Sodium Ions

  Involved in the co-transport of glucose and amino acids
• Phosphate ions

  Component of DNA and ATP
• Inorganic ions occur in solutions (cytoplasm and bolidy fluids) in different concentrations.