Deficiency of a Mobile Nutrient Usually Affects Older Organs More

question 33

True/False

Deficiency of a mobile nutrient usually affects older organs more than younger ones.

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Definitions:

Coenzyme

Nonprotein organic molecule that aids the action of the enzyme to which it is loosely bound.

Light Reactions

The initial phase of photosynthesis where solar energy is converted into chemical energy in the form of NADPH and ATP.

Carotenoid Pigments

These are organic pigments found in plants and some other photosynthetic organisms, essential for photosynthesis and protecting plants from sun damage.

Chlorophyll

A green pigment found in the chloroplasts of plants, algae, and some bacteria, which is crucial for photosynthesis as it absorbs light most efficiently and uses the energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.