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Give the biological importance of Na+ and K+. |
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Answer» Biological importance of sodium: The Na+ ions participate in the transmission of nerve signals, in regulating the ow of water across cell membranes and in the transport of sugars and amino acids into cells. Biological importance of potassium: The K+ ions activate many enzymes, participate in the oxidation of glucose to produce ATP and, with sodium, are responsible for the transmission of nerve signals. |
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