Biology 5090 · O Level · Mineral nutrition

Mineral nutrition — practice question

The graph illustrates how the yield of a wheat crop changes when different amounts of nitrate fertiliser are added. What conclusion can be drawn from the graph?

  • ANitrates help the formation of chlorophyll in wheat leaves.
  • BThe yield of wheat is proportional to the amount of nitrate fertiliser added.
  • CNitrate is needed for the formation of proteins.
  • DNitrates are required for healthy plants, but excess nitrates may inhibit growth.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 1-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme.

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI