NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

NUTRITION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This ion is needed for the creation of chlorophyll
A
Magnesium
B
Iron
C
Phosphate
D
Sulphate
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Iron and magnesium are the elements that are required for the synthesis of chlorophyll in plants. Hence, the correct answer is option (C).

Detailed explanation-2: -Plants use magnesium ions to make chlorophyll in their leaves.

Detailed explanation-3: -The significance of Mg2+ homeostasis has been particularly established with regard to Mg2+’s role in photosynthesis. Mg2+ is the central atom of the chlorophyll molecule, and fluctuations in its levels in the chloroplast regulate the activity of key photosynthetic enzymes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Photosynthesis takes place in chlorophyll, the green pigment in plants, and magnesium is the central atom of the chlorophyll molecule, with each molecule containing 6.7% magnesium.

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