Macronutrients Flashcards
1
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Major components of plant’s organic compounds
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Oxygen, Carbon, and Hydrogen
2
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Component of nucleic acids, proteins, hormones & coenzymes
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Nitrogen
3
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Cofactor functional in protein synthesis; operation of stomata
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Potassium
4
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Formation and stability of cell walls; maintenance of membrane structure and permeability
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Calcium
5
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Component of chlorophyll; activates many enzymes
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Magnesium
6
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Component of nucleic acids, phospholipids, ATP
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Phosphorus
7
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Component of proteins; co-enzyme
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Sulfur