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Q · Nutrition and Nutrients Medium · 45s
Statement: Iron deficiency in plants leads to interveinal chlorosis in young leaves. Which fact supports this?
TopicNutrition and Nutrients
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Though iron is not part of chlorophyll’s structure, it is essential for its synthesis.
Final Answer: Option D — Iron is required for chlorophyll synthesis.