3.1

Question 1

Type of macronutrients (7)

Answer 1

N
K
Ca
Mg
P
S
C,O,H

Question 2

Macronutrient VS Micronutrient

Answer 2

Macro= large quantity
Micro= small ‘’

Question 3

Nitrogen function

Answer 3

Chlorophyll, the green pigment in leaves, contains nitrogen.

Question 4

Nitrogen Deficiency

Answer 4

-Yellowing of Leaves (Chlorosis), especially in older leaves
-Stunted Growth due to reduced protein production.

Question 5

Nitrogen Excessive

Answer 5

Too much foliage growth but weak stems

Question 6

Potassium Function

Answer 6

• Maintain plant turgidity
  -Cofactor for some enzymes

Question 7

Potassium Deficiency

Answer 7

-Edge of leaves become yellowish
-Premature death of plants

Question 8

Potassium Excessive

Answer 8

-Nutrient imbalance in soil
-Interfere of other nutrient absorptions

Question 9

Phosphorus function

Answer 9

-Synthesis nucleic acids, ATP
-Act as coenzymes in photo and respi

Question 10

Phosphorus Deficiency

Answer 10

-Unhealthy root growth
-Dark green and dull coloured leaves

Question 11

Type of micronutrients

Answer 11

-Cl
-Fe
-Mn
-B
-Zn
-Cu
-Ni
-Mo (molybdenum)