Macronutrients

Question 1

Carbon Function

Answer 1

synthesis of all organic compound

Question 2

Carbon Deficiency Symptoms

Answer 2

rarely an issue, available from atmosphere

Question 3

Hydrogen Function

Answer 3

synthesis of all organic compounds

Question 4

Hydrogen Deficiency Symptoms

Answer 4

get from water –> incapable of growing without it

Question 5

Oxygen Function

Answer 5

release of energy via cellular respiration

Question 6

Oxygen Deficiency Symptoms

Answer 6

get from atmosphere –> product of photosynthesis, plants die without it

Question 7

Nitrogen Function

Answer 7

production of proteins, & apart of chlorophyll

Question 8

Nitrogen Deficiency Symptoms

Answer 8

stunt growth, chlorosis

Question 9

Phosphorus Function

Answer 9

production of nucleic acid, membrane

Question 10

Phosphorus Deficiency Symptoms

Answer 10

purplish veins, stunted growth, fewer seeds of fruits

Question 11

Potassium Function

Answer 11

Activation of enzymes, cellular transport mechanism

Associated with the movement of water, nutrients and carbohydrates in plant tissue

Question 12

Calcium Function

Answer 12

formation + maintenance of cell wall membrane, transport mechanism

Question 13

Potassium Deficiency Symptoms

Answer 13

reduce growth, curled or spotted older leaves, burned leaf edges

Question 14

Calcium Deficiency Symptoms

Answer 14

deformed leafs, poor root growth, death of buds

Question 15

Sulfur Function

Answer 15

production of proteins

Question 16

Sulfur Deficiency Symptoms

Answer 16

pale green leaves or chlorosis, slow growth

Question 17

Magnesium Function

Answer 17

Production of chlorophyll, activation of enzymes

Question 18

Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms

Answer 18

chlorosis, drooping leaves

Question 19

List the mirconutrients

Answer 19

boron, chlorine, copper, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, zinc