Question

Role of metals in biological system recent

Answer 1

This is followed by a brief presentation of the roles of these metal ions grouped as a function of their position in the periodic table. Na+ and K+ play a crucial role in ion gradients and osmotic regulation. Mg2+ is involved in phosphorus chemistry – phosphoryl transfer reactions, stabilization of nucleic acid structures, and the catalytic activity of ribozymes, whereas Ca2+functions as a second messenger in the regulation of intermediary metabolism, and is a major component of bio-minerals, including bone.