Manipal Medical Manipal Medical Solved Paper-2013

  • question_answer
    In water logged soil, plants generally are killed because of

    A)  deficiency of minerals

    B)  excessive absorption of water

    C)  absense of air in the soil

    D)  starvation

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Water absorption is done more efficiently in well aerated soil. Any deficiency of \[{{O}_{2}}\] stops the respiration of roots and causes, accumulation of\[C{{O}_{2}}\]thus, the protoplasm become viscous and permeability of plasma membrane decreses. Due to all these factors the rate of water absorption is reduced. This is the reason for death of planty in flooded area.


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