Ritan Sheth
- Books Name
- Ritan Sheth Chemistry Book
- Publication
- Ritan Sheth
- Course
- CBSE Class 11
- Subject
- Chemistry
BIOLOGICAL IMPORTANCE OF SODIUM AND POTASSIUM
1. Sodium ions help to regulate flow of water across the cell membranes, transportation of sugars and amino acids inside the cells.
2. Potassium ions activate many enzymes, takes part in oxidation of glucose.
3. Potassium ions together with sodium ions are responsible for transmission of nerve signals and maintenance of ionic gradient across the cell.
