Match the following.
Functions of essential elements | Essential elements | ||
A) | Structural mineral element | i) | Phosphorus |
B) | Structural non-mineral element | ii) | Nitrogen |
C) | Element that can alter the osmotic potential of cell. | iii) | Oxygen |
D) | Essential element which is component of energy related chemical compounds. | iv) | Potassium |
Oxygen is non-mineral essential element involved in the structural organization of plants. Nitrogen is mineral element involved in structural organization of plants. Phosphorus and Magnesium are components of energy related organic compounds such as ATP and Chlorophyll. Potassium and chlorine can alter the osmotic potential of a cell.