Question detail
Select the option that keeps the biology idea accurate: explain that magnesium deficiency causes chlorosis because magnesium ions are needed to make chlorophyll.?
Try the question, check the answer, then read the explanation to understand the curriculum point.
At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Plant disease (biology only)
Question
- A. Explain that magnesium deficiency causes chlorosis because magnesium ions are needed to make chlorophyll.
- B. A statement about another biology topic rather than Plant disease (biology only)
- C. A revision technique rather than the scientific idea being tested
- D. A reversed cause-and-effect version of the objective
Answer
Explain that magnesium deficiency causes chlorosis because magnesium ions are needed to make chlorophyll. is the best answer for this Plant disease (biology only) objective.
Explanation
Explain that magnesium deficiency causes chlorosis because magnesium ions are needed to make chlorophyll. is supported by the approved learning objective: "Explain that magnesium deficiency causes chlorosis because magnesium ions are needed to make chlorophyll". It stays within Plant disease (biology only), uses the key idea "[object Object]", and avoids distractors that either switch topic, describe a study method, or reverse the biology relationship.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Magnesium's Role
Students often confuse magnesium deficiency with other nutrient deficiencies, failing to link it specifically to chlorophyll production.
Focus on the specific role of magnesium in chlorophyll synthesis and remember that chlorosis is a direct result of insufficient magnesium.
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