Mineral Nutrition
- 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.
Correct Option: A
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.
- Which one of the following elements is not an essential micronutrient for plant growth?
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Essential micro elements are Fe, Mn, Zn, B, Cu, Mo and essential macronutrionts are C,H, N, P, S, Ca, K, Mg.
Correct Option: C
Essential micro elements are Fe, Mn, Zn, B, Cu, Mo and essential macronutrionts are C,H, N, P, S, Ca, K, Mg.
- Which of the following elements is a constituent of biotin?
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Biotin, also known as vitamin H, is a water-soluble B-vitamin. It is a coenzyme for carboxylase enzymes, involved in the synthesis of fatty acids, isoleucine, valine and in gluconeogenesis. Sulphur is a constituent of biotin.
Correct Option: A
Biotin, also known as vitamin H, is a water-soluble B-vitamin. It is a coenzyme for carboxylase enzymes, involved in the synthesis of fatty acids, isoleucine, valine and in gluconeogenesis. Sulphur is a constituent of biotin.
- Which one of the following is correctly matched?
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Potassium immobilisation is the conversion of water soluble potassium into water insoluble form. Readily available potassium constitutes about 1% of total potassium available in soil, whereas slightly soluble potassium accounts for about 98%.
Correct Option: C
Potassium immobilisation is the conversion of water soluble potassium into water insoluble form. Readily available potassium constitutes about 1% of total potassium available in soil, whereas slightly soluble potassium accounts for about 98%.
- Best defined function of Manganese in green plants is:
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The best defined function of manganese is in the splitting of water to liberate oxygen during photosynthesis. It is absorbed in the form of manganese ions (Mn2+). It activates many enzymes involved in photosynthesis, respiration and nitrogen metabolism.
Correct Option: A
The best defined function of manganese is in the splitting of water to liberate oxygen during photosynthesis. It is absorbed in the form of manganese ions (Mn2+). It activates many enzymes involved in photosynthesis, respiration and nitrogen metabolism.