Question

why do plants need mineral ions?

Answer 1

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➡️The roots of the plants absorb mineral salts which include nitrates needed for healthy growth of the plant . For healthy growth plants need mineral ions including: - Nitrate which are used for producing amino acids which are then used to form proteins. - Magnesium which is needed for chlorophyll production in leaves.

➡️Plants use magnesium ions to make chlorophyll in their leaves. Like in nitrate deficiency, the plant is limited in terms of its photosynthetic ability and the plant growth is compromised. Magnesium is a limiting factor in healthy plant growth.

➡️Plants absorb water from the soil by the process of osmosis. They absorb mineral ions by active transport, against the concentration gradient. Root hair cells are adapted for taking up water and mineral ions by having a large surface area to increase the rate of absorption.

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Answer 2

Answer:

➡️The roots of the plants absorb mineral salts which include nitrates needed for healthy growth of the plant . For healthy growth plants need mineral ions including: - Nitrate which are used for producing amino acids which are then used to form proteins. - Magnesium which is needed for chlorophyll production in leaves.

➡️Plants use magnesium ions to make chlorophyll in their leaves. Like in nitrate deficiency, the plant is limited in terms of its photosynthetic ability and the plant growth is compromised. Magnesium is a limiting factor in healthy plant growth.

➡️Plants absorb water from the soil by the process of osmosis. They absorb mineral ions by active transport, against the concentration gradient. Root hair cells are adapted for taking up water and mineral ions by having a large surface area to increase the rate of absorption.