Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Describe an Essential

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements does NOT describe an essential element?

• A) An element with only one role in plant metabolism may still be essential.
• B) An essential element is necessary for normal growth and reproduction.
• C) Plant seeds in some cases contain enough of an essential element to sustain the adult plant.
• D) An essential element may occasionally be functionally replaced by another element.

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