Multiple choice

For plant growth, the most important compounds are made up of

  1. carbon

  2. nitrogen

  3. sodium

  4. sulphur
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nitrogen is an essential component for plant growth. Nitrogen deficiency most often results in stunted growth, slow growth, and chlorosis. Nitrogen deficient plants will also exhibit a purple appearance on the stems, petioles and underside of leaves from an accumulation of anthocyanin pigements.

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