EBK CAMPBELL BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9780134446417
Author: Reece
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 37, Problem 2TYU
Micronutrients are needed in very small amounts because
(A) most of them are mobile in the plant.
(B) most serve mainly as cofactors of enzymes.
(C) most are supplied in large enough quantities in seeds.
(D) they play only a minor role in the growth and health of the plant.
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Micronutrients are needed in very small amountsbecause(A) most of them are mobile in the plant.(B) most serve mainly as cofactors of enzymes.(C) most are supplied in large enough quantities in seeds.(D) they play only a minor role in the growth and health ofthe plant.
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