Inorganic ions

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    • Describe the role of hydrogen
      Important in determining pH and thus affecting protein structure and enzyme ‎activity
    • Describe the role of sodium
      Co-transport of glucose and amino acids across cell membrane 
    • Describe the role of phosphate
      Important as a structural component of DNA, RNA and ATP
    • Describe the role of Iron
      Component of haemoglobin which transports oxygen
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