A mineral deficiency is likely to affect older leaves more than younger leaves if ________.

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Minerals that are very mobile within the plant, such as nitrogen, can be moved from older leaves to newer ones when there is a deficiency. This means older leaves will show deficiency symptoms first because the plant prioritizes the growth of new leaves and will reallocate nutrients from older leaves to support this growth.

A Mineral Deficiency Is Likely to Affect Older Leaves More