J & K CET Medical J & K - CET Medical Solved Paper-2014

  • question_answer
    Function of zinc in plants is

    A)  sugar transport

    B)  activation of enzymes

    C)  cell elongation

    D)  pollen germination

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Function of zinc (Zn) a micronutrient in plant is activation   of   enzymes.   In   especially carboxylases, carbonic anhydrases and several other type of dehydrogenases. It maintain normal auxin content in plant. There, it is essential for a large number of metabolic process. Enzyme carbonic anhydrase provide \[C{{O}_{2}}\]during photosynthesis and evolves the gas during respiration. Deficiency of this element can cause chlorosis of leave shortening of internode. Rosselle of apple and peach, mottled leaf of citrus and white bud of maize diseases in plant are due to the deficiency of\[Z{{n}^{++}}\]nutrient.


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