NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
NUTRITION
Question
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In plants, which substance contains magnesium ions?
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cellulose
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chlorophyll
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sucrose
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starch
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Magnesium is the powerhouse behind photosynthesis in plants. Without magnesium, chlorophyll cannot capture sun energy needed for photosynthesis. In short, magnesium is required to give leaves their green color. Magnesium in plants is located in the enzymes, in the heart of the chlorophyll molecule.
Detailed explanation-2: -Magnesium in chlorophyll molecule is located in centre of porphyrin head.
Detailed explanation-3: -Magnesium (Mg) is an essential nutrient for a wide array of fundamental physiological and biochemical processes in plants. It largely involves chlorophyll synthesis, production, transportation, and utilization of photoassimilates, enzyme activation, and protein synthesis.
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