Plants and amino acids

hugs&kisses | 12:45 Sat 11th Nov 2006 | Science

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Why do plants need to produce amino acids?

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theprof

Very concise summary ahead!

Amino acids contain nitrogen in their molecules. Nitrogen is vital for higher plant growth and amino acids are an important method of transporting nitrogen around the plant. Nitrogen is a constituent of proteins, DNA and RNA. Amino acids are also required to make enzymes, which are needed for photosynthesis, cell formation, respiration and many other functions within a plant.

gen2

Plants need to produce amino acids to feed other animals. Without it, where would cows get their protein from? No milk! No steak! No leather!

If you believe that, than you have got your biology back to front.

Gef

Sorry gen but I think you have got it back to front. How do plants know that animals exist?

Actually just realised that you might be being sarcastic.

hugs - do your own homework.

hugs&kisses

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Thank you gen and theprof, it is very kind of you to help me bevcause I do not understand.

Gef - I have TRIED to do it and do not understand it, hence why I asked on here. Keep your comments to yourself if they are of no use. Much appreicated

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