AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Nutrient deficiency occurs when a plant lacks sufficient quantity of an essential nutrient required for growth. Without sufficient essential nutrients, plants will not grow well and show various symptoms to express the deficiency.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mineral deficiency is the situation where a plant cannot get enough of a particular mineral from the soil for healthy growth. The tomato plant on the left is healthy, the one on the right is growing in conditions where mineral ions are deficient.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mineral deficiencies can lead to a variety of health problems, such as weak bones, fatigue, or a decreased immune system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Symptoms of nutrient deficiency may include stunted growth, death of plant tissue, or yellowing of the leaves caused by a reduced production of chlorophyll, a pigment needed for photosynthesis. Nutrient deficiency can have a significant impact on agriculture, resulting in reduced crop yield or reduced plant quality.