Biology

Trinity Blackwell

4 May, 10:26

You are conducting an

experiment with phosphorus and nitrogen being added to the soil of a

growing plant. When the amount of added nitrogen is increased, the

growth is not affected. When the amount of added phosphorus is

increased, the growth speeds up. Which of these two nutrients is the

limiting nutrient in this situation?

Answer

A. phosphorus

B. nitrogen

C. There is no limiting nutrient in this situation.

D. More information is needed.