Elements and their importance - Macro Flashcards
1
Q
Nitrogen
A
Constituent of Proteins, Nucleic acids, Vitamins etc
2
Q
Phosphorous
A
Present in DNA, RNA, ATP, Nucleotides
3
Q
Potassium
A
Protein synthesis and turgidity of cells
4
Q
Phosphorylation reactions
A
Phosphorous
5
Q
Red or purple spots on leaves
A
Deficiency of P
6
Q
Anion cation balance, stomata opening
A
Potassium
7
Q
Activates enzymes
A
Potassium
8
Q
Scorched leaves, loss of cambium
A
K deficiency
9
Q
Calcium
A
Synthesis of cell wall, formation of mitotic spindle and chromosome organisation
10
Q
Magnesium
A
Magnesium pectate, Ring structure in chlorophyll, binds ribosome sub units
11
Q
Synthesis of DNA and RNA
A
Magnesium
12
Q
Vitamins
A
Biotin and thiamine
13
Q
Amino acids
A
Methionine and cysteine
14
Q
Anthocyanin accumulation
A
Deficiency of Sulphur
