Question

Plants need nitrogen for the formation of which of the following?

• A. Fats
• B. Proteins
• C. Nucleic acids
• D. Carbohydrates

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

Nucleic acids

Nitrogen is one of the most important constituents of proteins,nucleic acids, and vitamins in animals and plants. It is also a constituent of chlorophyll in plants. All these compounds are vital for life, hence making nitrogen a vital element.