Which nutrient shows toxicity symptoms similar to deficiency of another nutrient due to antagonism?
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Correct answer: Manganese
Excess manganese interferes with uptake of iron and magnesium through ionic antagonism. This causes symptoms that resemble iron and magnesium deficiencies.
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