Mineral nutrition
6.3What the syllabus asks of you
- Explain the importance of nitrate ions for making amino acids, required for the production of proteins
- Explain the importance of magnesium ions for making chlorophyll
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Chapter 6: Mineral nutrition
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1May / June 2020 · Paper 12 · Q5Show mark scheme →
AChlorophyll production is reduced.
BLeaves turn dark green.
CStarch production increases.
DYoung leaves wilt.
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2Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 12 · Q7Also set in Oct / Nov 2019 Paper 11Show mark scheme →
Acarbon
Biron
Cmagnesium
Dnitrogen
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3May / June 2019 · Paper 12 · Q5Also set in May / June 2019 Paper 11Show mark scheme →
AAll leaves turn very dark green.
BLeaves lose their yellow colour.
CThe leaves wilt.
DYoung leaves grow very slowly.
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