JAMB Biology 1993 Question 14

Question 14

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Interveinal chlorosis is normally associated with the deficiency of

  1. A.magnesium
  2. B.potassium
  3. C.iron
  4. D.calcium
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (magnesium)

Explanation

Magnesium is part of chlorophyll; when it is lacking, the leaf turns yellow between the veins while the veins stay green.