Mineral Nutrition


  1. The major role of minor elements inside living organisms is to act as









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    Minor elements are those which are required by plants in very small amounts. These elements have a significant role in enzyme activities (zinc activates carboxylases, carbonic anhydrase and various dehydrogenases).

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    Minor elements are those which are required by plants in very small amounts. These elements have a significant role in enzyme activities (zinc activates carboxylases, carbonic anhydrase and various dehydrogenases).


  1. Boron in green plants assists in









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    Manganese is an activator of enzymes. Copper is essential for photosynthesis. Molybdenum is a cofactor of enzymes. Boron assists in sugar transport.

    Correct Option: A

    Manganese is an activator of enzymes. Copper is essential for photosynthesis. Molybdenum is a cofactor of enzymes. Boron assists in sugar transport.



  1. The major portion of the dry weight of plants comprises of









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    The major portion of the dry weight of plants comprises of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.

    Correct Option: A

    The major portion of the dry weight of plants comprises of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.


  1. Passive absorption of minerals depend on









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    Roots do not spend any energy on this type of mineral absorption. So application of a metallic inhibitor will not retard the process.

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    Roots do not spend any energy on this type of mineral absorption. So application of a metallic inhibitor will not retard the process.



  1. The most abundant element present in the plants is









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    Manganese and iron are micronutrients required in trace amounts. Concentration of nitrogen in dry matter is 15000 mg./gm. Concentration of carbon in dry matter is 45,000 mg/ gm.

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    Manganese and iron are micronutrients required in trace amounts. Concentration of nitrogen in dry matter is 15000 mg./gm. Concentration of carbon in dry matter is 45,000 mg/ gm.