Although a deficiency of anyone of the elements listed may result in chlorosis, only one of these elements is an element found in chlorophyll. Which is it?

Zinc

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Iron

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Magnesium

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Chloride

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Solution

The correct option is C Magnesium
Chlorophyll pigment imparts the green color to the leaves. While due to an insufficient amount of chlorophyll, leaves appear yellow in color. This condition is known as chlorosis. Deficiency of zinc, iron, magnesium, chloride, may result in chlorosis. chlorophyll is a chlorin pigment that possesses magnesium at the center. Hence, the correct answer is option C.

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