COPY: Plant Nutrients and Fertilizers

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Why is atmospheric nitrogen not directly available to plants?

  • It is toxic to plants in its atmospheric form.
  • Plants lack the necessary enzymes to break it down.
  • It is present in very low concentrations in the atmosphere.
  • It must be converted to a 'fixed' form such as ammonia. (correct)

Which of the following macronutrients primarily supports strong stem growth and the movement of water in plants?

  • Nitrogen
  • Phosphorus
  • Potassium (correct)
  • Sulfur

What role do certain bacteria play in making atmospheric nitrogen available to plants?

  • They release nitrogen from the soil.
  • They convert nitrogen into a 'fixed' form, like ammonia. (correct)
  • They convert nitrogen into carbon dioxide.
  • They absorb nitrogen directly into their tissues.

Which of the following is a primary function of phosphate in plant cells?

<p>Production of DNA and ATP. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what range is the typical concentration of macronutrients found in plant tissue on a dry matter basis?

<p>0.15% to 6.0% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of these elements is considered a secondary macronutrient for plants?

<p>Sulfur (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the typical concentration of micronutrients in plant tissue?

<p>Parts per million. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a main component of plants?

<p>Iron (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the macronutrient nitrogen primarily play in plant development?

<p>Leaf growth. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between how plants obtain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen compared to nitrogen?

<p>Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are widely available as water and carbon dioxide, while plants need a 'fixed' form of nitrogen. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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