What molecules in a plant contain magnesium ions?

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What molecules in a plant contain magnesium ions?

I am trying to finish off my biology homework, and this question is really throwing me off. All help is appreciated.

Thanks.

2007-03-19 13:14:10 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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Well, magnesium ions are found in chlorophyll molecules. This is probably what your homework is looking for. Also, some enzymes that use ATP/ADP as a substrate will use Mg2+ to shield the negative charge of the phosphoryl groups.

2007-03-19 13:24:38 · answer #1 · answered by nazzyonenine 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋

chlorophyll

2007-03-19 21:24:03 · answer #2 · answered by ANITHA 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋