A Plant Developed a Mineral Deficiency After Being Treated with a Fungicide

question 9

Multiple Choice

A plant developed a mineral deficiency after being treated with a fungicide. What is the most probable cause of the deficiency?

• A) Mineral receptor proteins in the plant membrane were not functioning.
• B) Mycorrhizal fungi were killed.
• C) Active transport of minerals was inhibited.
• D) The genes for the synthesis of transport proteins were destroyed.
• E) Proton pumps reversed the membrane potential.

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