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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 a micronutrient

B

The mineral is very mobile within the plant

C

The mineral is required for chlorophyll synthesis

D

The deficiency persists for a short time

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B
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