Plants were grown in two different conditions. The plants on the left were grown with all essential nutrients required for plant
development. The plants on the right were grown in a nitrogen-deficient medium. What best differentiates the abilities of the
plants on the left and the right to synthesize molecules?
The nitrogen-deficient plants cannot synthesize lipids.
The nitrogen-deficient plants cannot synthesize carbohydrates.
The nitrogen-deficient plants cannot synthesize nucleic acids and proteins,
The nitrogen-deficient plants cannot synthesize cellulose for the cell walls.