Mineral Nutrition Question 15

15. A plant requires magnesium for

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(a) protein synthesis

(b) chlorophyll synthesis

(c) cell wall development

(d) holding cells together.

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Answer : b

Hints & Solution

(b) A plant requires magnesium for chlorophyll synthesis. All four rings bind with metal atom magnesium $(Mg++)$, which remain present at the center of chlorophyll molecule.