Inorganic Ions - Deficiency

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  • Created on: 02-05-16 00:20
What is the name given to ions that are required in large amounts?
Macronutrients or main elements.
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What is the name given to ions needed in small amounts?
Micronutrients or trace elements.
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What happens if a plant or animal does not consume enough of a particular ion?
They display deficiency symptoms.
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Is cobalt a macronutrient or a micronutrient?
It is a trace element (micronutrient)
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What happens when an animal has a cobalt deficiency?
It causes anaemia.
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What happens in plants when they have a deficiency of copper?
It causes young shoots to die back.
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