A growing plant exhibits chlorosis of the leaves of the entire plant. The chlorosis is probably due to a deficiency of which of the following macronutrients?

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Chlorosis, or yellowing of the leaves, is a common symptom of nitrogen deficiency in plants. Nitrogen is a macronutrient that plays an important role in chlorophyll synthesis, which is essential for the green color of the leaves.

A Growing Plant Exhibits Chlorosis of the Leaves of the Entire