Campbell Biology: Concepts & Connections (9th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13429-601-X
ISBN 13: 978-0-13429-601-2

Chapter 3 - Review - Page 53: 7

Answer

a. DNA

Work Step by Step

DNA is made up of chains of nucleotide bases, which contain phosphate groups; therefore, a shortage of phosphorus for the plant would greatly compromise the production of DNA. Proteins, cellulose, and sucrose do not contain phosphorus, so their production would not be affected by a shortage of phosphorus.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.

GradeSaver will pay $15 for your literature essays
GradeSaver will pay $25 for your college application essays
GradeSaver will pay $50 for your graduate school essays – Law, Business, or Medical
GradeSaver will pay $10 for your Community Note contributions
GradeSaver will pay $500 for your Textbook Answer contributions