Calcium and magnesium in plant structure and function
What Calcium and magnesium in plant structure and function means in Biology A (Salters-Nuffield) A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
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Calcium ions (Ca²⁺) are components of calcium pectate in the middle lamella, affect membrane permeability and act in enzyme regulation, while magnesium ions (Mg²⁺) are central to chlorophyll.
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- Topic 4: Biodiversity and Natural Resources (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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