How Would You Determine If Certain Minerals Are Essential for Plant

question 36

Multiple Choice

How would you determine if certain minerals are essential for plant growth?

• A)Crush the plant leaves, stems, and roots and measure which minerals are present after growth.
• B)Grow the plant hydroponically without the mineral in question.
• C)Weigh how much minerals are in the soil when the plant germinates and again after plant growth.
• D)When the plant has grown, analyze the mineral deficiency symptoms.

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Definitions:

Plasma

The liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended, containing proteins, electrolytes, and nutrients.

Serum

The clear, yellowish fluid that remains from blood plasma after clotting factors have been removed, used in diagnostic tests and treatments.

Lymphedema

Swelling typically in one of the arms or legs due to a blockage in the lymphatic system, preventing lymph fluid from draining well.

-edema

A suffix used in medical terminology to denote swelling or an accumulation of fluid in the tissues.