Inorganic Chemistry

Organometallic Chemistry

How are metals important in maintaining osmotic balance in cells?

The metals sodium and potassium (really their ions, Na+ and K+) are responsible for moderating ion and concentration gradients across cellular membranes. These ions can be selectively allowed to pass, or be pumped, across cellular membranes.

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