WAEC Agricultural Science 1993 Question 4

Question 4

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

The soil nutrient which is important as a constituent of plant proteins and hormones is

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

Answer: E (sulphur.)

Explanation

Sulphur is part of some amino acids (proteins) and plant hormones/vitamins.