The addition of adequate soil nutrients such as the nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) in compost made a big difference in the growth of Sierra and Niles' bean plant when the right amount was applied. Plants use nitrogen and phosphorus to produce macromolecules, whereas potassium is needed for processes such as the regulation of carbon dioxide (CO,) uptake and water (H,O) balance. Select each nutrient in the interactive to learn which plant macromolecule(s) contain various nutrients. (edited)
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Potassium (K) only Nitrogen (N) only Phosphorus (P) only Nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P)
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membrane formation protein functions carbon dioxide (CO,) uptake Water (H, O) balance genetic information coding light absorption cellular energy