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Syeda Juweriya Navreen
on Oct 25, 2024
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Which of the following is not an example of an important inorganic substance necessary for normal human physiology?
A) Iodide ions are important components of certain hormones in the body.
B) The sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA form from covalent bonds between nucleotides.
C) Calcium ions are important components of cellular communication.
D) Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in cellular respiration, the process that generates much of the ATP in cells.
Inorganic Substance
A chemical compound that lacks carbon-hydrogen bonds, typical of non-living systems, such as minerals and metals.
Iodide Ions
Negatively charged ions of iodine, essential for thyroid gland function and hormone production.
Calcium Ions
Electrically charged calcium atoms that play a crucial role in various cellular processes including muscle contraction, neurotransmission, and enzyme activity.
- Differentiate between organic and inorganic compounds and their significance in biological systems.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between organic and inorganic compounds and their significance in biological systems.