Question 25
Photosynthesis and Plant NutritionWhich of the following functions is associated with calcium in plants? Formation of
- A.cell wall.
- B.ribosomes.
- C.proteins.
- D.cell membrane.
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Answer: A (cell wall.)
Explanation
Calcium is needed to make calcium pectate, which cements plant cell walls together in the middle lamella. Lack of calcium weakens growing tips.