Which of the Following is Not True About an Essential

Question

Which of the following is not true about an essential nutrient?
A) It is necessary for plant growth and reproduction.
B) It cannot be synthesized by a plant.
C) It is required for a specific structure or metabolic function.
D) It is produced by symbiotic bacteria.
E) All of the above are correct.

Accepted Answer

The statement "It is produced by symbiotic bacteria" is not true for an essential nutrient. Essential nutrients are substances that cannot be produced by an organism and must be obtained from the environment in order to sustain life processes.