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Green plant
An example of the element Magnesium

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Green plant.
Green plants are green because they contain chlorophyll, which they use for photosynthesis. Chlorophyll contains a magnesium ion in its active center.
Source: Nick Mann
Contributor: Nick Mann
Acquired: 13 January, 2010
Text Updated: 13 January, 2010
Price: Donated
Size: 2"
Purity: <1%
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