Biology B A-Level
Nitrate ions
What Nitrate ions means in Biology B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Nitrate ions
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Provide nitrogen used to synthesise amino acids, which are polymerised into proteins, and for the bases of DNA, supporting replication and cell division.
Topics that use Nitrate ions
- Topic 1: Biological Molecules (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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