2006-08-28 03:03:42 · 5 answers · asked by beeboroachgoingon197 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Metals are needed for the plant growth.
E.g.
Potassium -- regulates e opening and closing of the stoma by potassium ion pump
Calcium -- it is a part of cell walls. It also regulates transport of other nutrients into the plant
Magnesium -- it is an important part of chlorophyll and also important in the production of ATP through its role as an enzyme cofactor
Manganese -- necessary for building the chloroplasts
2006-08-28 04:10:52 · answer #1 · answered by Sapphire90 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because some metals are part of enzymes the plants (as any other living organism) need to perform specific tasks at molecular level. Cells (in the plant) need these enzymes to live and prosper.
2006-08-28 10:47:42 · answer #2 · answered by ascaniosobrero 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plants need certain minerals to grow, just like we need vitamins. For example, if I recall correctly, chlorophyll contains magnesium, so if a plant was to grow in magnesium poor soil, it would probably not be very healthy. Read the label of a fertilizer container to find out the others!
2006-08-28 10:13:01 · answer #3 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Metals are basic raw material for plants,Iron is widely used too much in the plants.No other such strong material is available up till now.Though plastic is trying to take its space but still far behind metals.
2006-08-28 10:17:27 · answer #4 · answered by Shahid 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
they can't make them by themselves and need certain ones to survive. heavy metals are sequestered so they don't mess up the system
2006-08-28 13:12:58 · answer #5 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋