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Match the mineral nutrient in the list below with each description that follows. Each item may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-This mineral is necessary for water and ion balance.

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Potassium is necessary for water and ion balance in plant cells.

Answer: E
 Iron is necessary for plants to produce chlorophyll, which is necessary for photosynthesis. It is not necessary for water and ion balance.

The other minerals listed are also important for plant growth and development, but do not match the given description. Magnesium is necessary for chlorophyll production and enzyme function, nitrogen is necessary for protein synthesis and overall growth, and phosphorus is necessary for energy transfer and root development.

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