what is the importance of mineral ions to living organisms?

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what is the importance of mineral ions to living organisms?

2007-11-27 16:45:47 · 1 answers · asked by tabby 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

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Some like calcium and magnesium are nutrients. Ions are electrically charged, so they help conduct nerve impulses. In plants, the ions determine water potential (how easy it is to get water out of the soil). Ions also function in osmoregulation/fluid balance in the body.

2007-11-27 20:25:21 · answer #1 · answered by Dean M. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋