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I heard that magnesium is found in plants. In what form is it found in them ?

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Magnesium is the powerhouse behind photosynthesis in plants. Without magnesium, chlorophyll cannot capture sun energy needed for photosynthesis. In short, magnesium is required to give leaves their green color.Magnesium in plants is located in the enzymes, in the heart of the chlorophyll molecule.

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