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Identify the correct match of a nutrient with its function. a. chlorine: component of several enzymes b. potassium: component of nucleic acids c. phosphorus: component of most proteins d. manganese: role in shoot and root growth e. calcium: maintenance of cell walls and membrane permeability

Name: Problem 10, Chapter 35: Biology: The Dynamic Science
Uploaded: 2021-07-29T23:18:33-08:00
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Description: Identify the correct match of a nutrient with its function. a. chlorine: component of several enzymes b. potassium: component of nucleic acids c. phosphorus: component of most proteins d. manganese: role in shoot and root growth e. calcium: maintenance of cell walls and membrane permeability

   Identify the correct match of a nutrient with its function.
a. chlorine: component of several enzymes
b. potassium: component of nucleic acids
c. phosphorus: component of most proteins
d. manganese: role in shoot and root growth
e. calcium: maintenance of cell walls and membrane permeability

Biology: The Dynamic Science

Peter J. Russell,… 3rd Edition

Chapter 35, Problem 10

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Essential Nutrients

Essential nutrients are the chemical elements that plants require to grow, develop, and reproduce. These nutrients are categorized as macronutrients and micronutrients and each plays a specific role in various physiological processes, such as energy transfer, enzyme activation, and structural integrity. Understanding these nutrient functions is key to studying plant nutrition and metabolism.

Calcium in Plant Biology

Calcium is a critical macronutrient in plants that contributes primarily to the structural stability of cell walls and is important for maintaining membrane permeability. It is involved in cell signaling and plays a role in enzyme regulation. The integrity of cell walls, partly mediated by calcium, is fundamental for proper cell function and overall plant health.

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