WAEC Biology 2001 Question 40

Question 40

Photosynthesis and Plant Nutrition

Magnesium is needed by plants for

  1. A.protein synthesis
  2. B.formation of cell membrane
  3. C.activation of enzymes
  4. D.formation of chlorophyll
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Answer: D (formation of chlorophyll)

Explanation

Magnesium is a part of the chlorophyll molecule.