Campbell Biology (10th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321775658
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 6TYU
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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