In What Way Do Nitrogen Compounds Differ from Other Minerals

question 47

Multiple Choice

In what way do nitrogen compounds differ from other minerals needed by plants?

• A) Only nitrogen can be lost from the soil.
• B) Only nitrogen requires the action of bacteria to be made available to plants.
• C) Only nitrogen is needed for protein synthesis.
• D) Only nitrogen is held by cation exchange capacity in the soil.
• E) Only nitrogen can be absorbed by root hairs.

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