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JAMB Biology 2020 Objective — Question 28

Question 28 of 40 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2020 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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28. The elements required for chlorophyll formation are (a) magnesium, iron and nitrogen (b) potassium and nitrogen (c) magnesium and calcium (d) None of the above

  • A. A. magnesium, iron and nitrogenCorrect
  • B. B. potassium and nitrogen
  • C. C. magnesium and calcium
  • D. D. None of the above

Explanation

The elements required for chlorophyll formation are magnesium, iron and nitrogen. Thus, yellowing of leaves (chlorosis) is a symptom of the deficiency of any of those elements.

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