KnowraMagnesium ionLinked fromLinked fromThe 7 pages that link to Magnesium ion, each with the reason it gives.All 7Broader topic 3Related 3Compared with 1Polymerase chain reactionRelated: PCR polymerase activity depends on magnesium, whose concentration affects yield and specificity.MagnesiumBroader topic: This is the form magnesium commonly takes in salts and living cells.RNA polymeraseRelated: Catalysis by cellular RNA polymerases depends on metal ions, especially magnesium.Magnesium sulfateBroader topic: Dissolved magnesium sulfate separates into magnesium ions that drive many of its biological effects.Calcium ionCompared with: Mg²⁺ has the same charge as Ca²⁺ but is smaller and binds biological sites differently.Magnesium hydroxideBroader topic: Dissolution releases Mg²⁺, which can be absorbed or remain in solution.ATPaseRelated: Many ATPases recognize ATP in a magnesium-bound form.