Plant Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
Why does a plant need mineral
A
To grow,photosynthesis and stay green
2
Q
What do plants use the roots for?
A
They use there roots to take up water and minerals such as nitrates
3
Q
What do plants need nitrates for?
A
To make protein and healthy growth
4
Q
Why do plants need magnesium?
A
To make chlorophyll
5
Q
Deficiency symptoms for magnesium
A
Yellow leaves with brown patches
6
Q
Deficiency for nitrates
A
Stunted growth
7
Q
How are vitamins and minerals absorbed
A
Root hair cells thought active transport
8
Q
What is posphorus for
A
To keep the plants roots healthy
9
Q
What is potassium for?
A
For healthy leaves and flowers
