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Mineral Nutrition: Roles MCQ

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Question

Iron deficiency commonly results in chlorosis despite iron not being part of chlorophyll because iron:

  1. A
    Participates in chlorophyll synthesis and electron transport
    Correct
  2. B
    Has no role in chloroplasts
  3. C
    Only moves in xylem passively
  4. D
    Is part of cellulose

Correct answer

Participates in chlorophyll synthesis and electron transport

Explanation

Iron is required indirectly for chlorophyll formation and many redox proteins.

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