Why are nitrogen and phosphorus vital in photosynthesising plants

Phosphorus is a vital building block and is used in the compound ATP, it is also a vital component within nucleotide and protein synthesis with the sugar phosphate backbone found in DNA and RNA being composed of phosphate. As well as being vital in the phospholipid bilayer. Nitrogen is essential for plant growth including protein synthesis due to amino acid structure.

RH
Answered by Rory H. Biology tutor

3055 Views

See similar Biology A Level tutors

Related Biology A Level answers

All answers ▸

How does PCR work?


What bonds are present in each type of structure of a protein?


Describe how vaccination can lead to protection against bacterial meningitis (6 marks)


Describe what occurs at a neuromuscular junction during transmission of a nerve impulse


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences