A.7 - The nutrient metabolism of plants; the effect of nutrient deficiency

Question 1

Give common Macronutrient inorganic elements

Answer 1

• Ca
• P
• S
• Na
• K

Question 2

Give common Micronutrient inorganic elements

Answer 2

• Cu
• Se
• F

Question 3

The pH determines…

Answer 3

Which minerals plants can absorb

Question 4

How can plants absorb nutrients?

Answer 4

• Apoplastically (Through cell walls)
• Synplastically (Through Channels)
• Transmembrane (Through cells)

Question 5

Nitrogen

• Use of Nutrient
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Plants
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Animals

Answer 5

Use: Protein building block

Deficiency in Plants: Smaller Leaves, Root elongation

Deficiency in Animals: Decreased Immunity, anaemia

Question 6

Phosphorus

• Use of Nutrient
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Plants
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Animals

Answer 6

Use: Bone Development, Muscle Action

Deficiency in Plants: Less Fruit, Late flowering

Deficiency in Animals: Cattle Sterility, Liver disorders

Question 7

Calcium

• Use of Nutrient
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Plants
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Animals

Answer 7

Use: Bone Development, Clotting, Muscle Function

Deficiency in Plants: Chlorosis, Inhibited growth of young tissues

Deficiency in Animals: Bone disorders, tetany

Question 8

Magnesium

• Use of Nutrient
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Plants
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Animals

Answer 8

Use: Muscle Action, Vascular Structure

Deficiency in Plants: Less Chlorophyll, Chlorosis

Deficiency in Animals: Grass Tetany, Muscle Weakness

Question 9

Na & K

• Use of Nutrients
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Plants
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Animals

Answer 9

Use: Homeostasis, Muscle Metabolism

Deficiency in Plants: Low production, Wilting

Deficiency in Animals: Slow Growth, Muscle Weakness

Question 10

Chlorine

Use of Nutrient

Answer 10

Use: Homeostasis

Question 11

Sulphur

• Use of Nutrient
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Plants
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Animals

Answer 11

Use: Protein, Wool & Feather

Deficiency in Plants: Chlorosis, Small Leaves

Deficiency in Animals: Hair loss, Skin disorders

Question 12

Iodine

• Use of Nutrient
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Animals

Answer 12

Use: Thyroid Function

Deficiency in Animals: Reproduction disorders

Question 13

Zinc

• Use of Nutrient
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Plants
• Nutrient deficiency symptoms in Animals

Answer 13

Use: Feather, Bone, Enzyme synthesis

Deficiency in Animals: Reproduction & Liver Disorders