CO 1- Student would be able to understand the role of ions in biological system.

Unit-I                                                                                                                                             08

Metal ions in Biological functions: A brief introduction to bio-inorganic chemistry. Role of metal ions present in biological systems with special reference to Na+, K+ and Mg2+ ions: Na/K pump; Role of Mg2+ ions in energy production and chlorophyll. Role of Ca2+ in blood clotting, stabilization of protein structures and structural role (bones).