What Makes a Mineral Element Essential for Plant Growth

question 2

Multiple Choice

What makes a mineral element essential for plant growth?

• A)It is part of typical chemical fertilizers.
• B)It can only be found in organic fertilizers.
• C)If it is missing,the plant cannot grow or reproduce normally.
• D)As its concentration increases,the plant grows more.
• E)It contributes to the solute potential of the plant.

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