Which of the following nutrients is incorrectly paired with its function in a plant?
Correct answer: A. Potassium - Formation of cell wall.
- A. Potassium - Formation of cell wall.
- B. Magnesium - Constituent of chlorophyll.
- C. Nitrogen - Constituent of protein.
- D. Phosphorus - Component of nucleic acid.
Explanation
•The plant cell wall is made of Cellulose.•Potassium creates the cell membrane potential which allows the cell to generate an action potential.•Magnesium in plants is located in the enzymes, in the heart of the chlorophyll molecule.•A phosphate backbone is the portion of the DNA double helix that provides structural support to the molecule.
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