Campbell Biology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN: 9780134093413

Author: Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Jane B. Reece

Publisher: PEARSON

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A mineral deficiency is likely to affect older leaves more than younger leaves if

A) the mineral is a micronutrient.
B) the mineral is very mobile within the plant.
C) the mineral is required for chlorophyll synthesis.
D) the mineral is a macronutrient.

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A mineral deficiency is likely to affect older leaves more than younger leaves if A) the mineral is a micronutrient. B) the mineral is very mobile within the plant. C) the mineral is required for chlorophyll synthesis. D) the mineral is a macronutrient.

Solution Summary: The author explains that mineral deficiency affects older leaves more than younger leaves because growing tissues use more nutrients that are short in supply.

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