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Agriculture
Quiz: The elements of fertilizers
Which periodic elements do what for plants? Test your knowledge.
by Andy Brunning, special to C&EN
April 17, 2020
Before you take our quiz on fertilizers, make sure you check out our Periodic Graphic for some helpful hints.
What are the three main elements in plant fertilizers?
Which of the following elements is not important for making chlorophyll in plants?
Which of the following elements is considered to be a micronutrient for plants ( needed in only small amounts)?
Which of the following elements is important for making amino acids, proteins, and chlorophyll in plants?
Which of the following elements stops fruit from falling off stems before it’s ripe?
Which of the following elements encourages plant flowering and fruiting?
Which of the following elements is important for water movement and protecting plants from disease?
Chemical & Engineering News
ISSN 0009-2347
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