Minerals for Healthy Growth 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyRespiration and exerciseIGCSEEdexcel Created by: SamDaviesCreated on: 26-11-13 20:52 Why do plants need nitrates? To make amino acids and proteins for cell growth 1 of 8 What happens if they don't get enough? They grow stunted and have yellow older leaves 2 of 8 Why do plants need phosphates? To make DNA and cell membranes and they're needed for respiration and growth 3 of 8 What happens if they don't get enough? Poor root growth and purple older leaves 4 of 8 Why do plants need potassium? To help enzymes needed for photosynthesis and respiration 5 of 8 What happens if they don't get enough? Poor flower and fruit growth and discoloured leaves 6 of 8 Even though it is in small quantities, why do plants need magnesium? To make chlorophyll for photosynthesis 7 of 8 What happens if they don't get enough? They get yellow leaves 8 of 8
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