Campbell Biology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (10th Edition)
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Author: Jane B. Reece, Lisa A. Urry, Michael L. Cain, Steven A. Wasserman, Peter V. Minorsky, Robert B. Jackson
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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Campbell Biology, Books a la Carte Plus Mastering Biology with eText -- Access Card Package (10th Edition)
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