alleryPlants need mineral nutrients during growth mainly to:
AReplace every growth regulator
BEliminate the need for respiration
CSupply materials for protoplasm synthesis
DPrevent all cell-wall formation
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Supply materials for protoplasm synthesis
Essential macro- and micronutrients support the synthesis of cellular protoplasm. They do not replace growth regulators or respiration.
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