Plant Nutrient Deficiency and Toxicity Quiz

What is nutrient deficiency?

• When there is too much of a nutrient

• When there is not enough of a nutrient to meet the needs of the growing plant

• When a plant has the right amount of nutrients

• When nutrients are balanced

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What is nutrient toxicity?

• When a nutrient is present in such an excess that it harms the plant

• When there is not enough of a nutrient

• When nutrients are balanced

• When a plant lacks nutrients

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What are symptoms that indicate a nutrient imbalance in plants?

• Odd color or poor growth

• Rapid growth and bright color

• Increased flowering

• Strong root development

What tests are used to detect nutrient imbalances in plants?

• Soil and plant tissue tests

• Water quality tests

• Air quality tests

• Temperature tests

Which of the following is an essential macronutrient found in most fertilizers?

• Calcium

• Nitrogen

• Iron

• Zinc

Phosphorus is classified as which type of nutrient in fertilizers?

• Micronutrient

• Macronutrient

• Trace element

• Vitamin

Which of the following is NOT a macronutrient listed as essential in fertilizers?

• Potassium

• Magnesium

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

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What is the role of nitrogen in macronutrients?

• Acts as a catalyst for biochemical reactions

• Essential for making proteins

• Essential for the working of all cells

• Provides energy

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What is the function of phosphorus in macronutrients?

• Essential for making proteins

• Acts as a catalyst for biochemical reactions

• Essential for the working of all cells

• Provides structural support

What is the role of potassium in macronutrients?

• Essential for making proteins

• Provides energy

• Essential for the working of all cells

• Acts as a catalyst for biochemical reactions

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