Nutrients And Effect Y10 Bio

Nitrate use

Makes amino acids and proteins for growth

Nitrate deficiency

Stunted growth and yellow leaves

Magnesium use

Needed to make chlorophyll for photosynthesis

Magnesium deficiency

Yellow leaves with green veins

Phosphate use

Makes DNA ATP and cell membranes

Phosphate deficiency

Poor root growth and purple leaves

Potassium use

Helps enzyme activity and stomata function

Potassium deficiency

Poor flower and fruit growth with brown leaf edges

Calcium use

Strengthens bones and teeth

Calcium deficiency

Weak bones rickets or osteoporosis

Iron use

Makes haemoglobin for oxygen transport

Iron deficiency

Anaemia tiredness pale skin

Vitamin D use

Helps absorb calcium

Vitamin D deficiency

Rickets and weak bones

Vitamin C use

Makes collagen and supports immune system

Vitamin C deficiency

Scurvy bleeding gums poor healing

Vitamin A use

Needed for retina and low light vision

Vitamin A deficiency

Night blindness