Minerals

Question 1

Vitamin Vs Mineral

Answer 1

A vitamin is a compound. Elements however are just one. Plants need a variety of minerals eg. Nitrogen, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium.

Question 2

How do plants get Nitrogen?

Answer 2

Nitrogen is taken up through the soil in the form of Nitrate (NO3). It is needed in order to form amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.

Question 3

How do plants get Magnesium?

Answer 3

Magnesium is taken in through the soil directing and is needed in order to form chlorophyll.

Question 4

What minerals are absorbed from the soil water?

Answer 4

Minerals such as phosphate, potassium, magnesium, and nitrate ions are absorbed from soil water.

Question 5

What is the element phosphorus needed for in plant cells?

Answer 5

The element phosphorus is needed for the plant cells to make many important compounds, like DNA.

Question 6

What is the potassium ions required in plants?

Answer 6

Potassium ions are required for enzymes in respiration and photosynthesis to work.

Question 7

What is Magnesium needed for?

Answer 7

Magnesium forms a part of the chlorophyll molecule.

Question 8

Why do they need Minerals?

Answer 8

They need minerals for growth