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A mineral deficiency is likely to affect...

A mineral deficiency is likely to affect older leaves more than younger leaves if

A

The mineral is micronutrient

B

The older leaves are in direct sunlight

C

The mineral is very mobile within plant

D

The mineral is needed for chlorophyll synthesis

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C
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