Multiple Choice
Which characteristic is not true for an essential element?
A) It may play only one role in plant metabolism.
B) It is necessary for normal growth and reproduction.
C) It may be contained in plant seeds in high enough quantities to sustain the adult plant.
D) Occasionally, it can be functionally replaced by another element.
E) It may be required in only trace amounts.
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