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Deficiency of which element causes chlorosis?

  1. A
    Magnesium
  2. B
    Calcium
  3. C
    Chlorine
  4. D
    Sodium

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Chlorosis is the loss of the green coloration (chlorophyll) in plant leaves. It is primarily brought about by a deficiency of essential macronutrients required for chlorophyll synthesis, notably Magnesium () and Iron (). Magnesium forms the central core atom of the chlorophyll ring structure.

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Deficiency of which element causes chlorosis?
A
Magnesium
B
Calcium
C
Chlorine
D
Sodium

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