NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Mineral Nutrition In Plants

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    Manganese is required in [AIPMT (S) 2009]

    A) nucleic acid synthesis

    B) plant cell wall formation

    C) photolysis of water during photosynthesis

    D) chlorophyll synthesis

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [C] In plants, manganese is absorbed in the form of manganous ions \[(M{{n}^{2+}})\] It activates many enzymes   involved   in   photosynthesis, respiration and nitrogen metabolism. The best defined function of manganese is in the splitting of water to liberate oxygen during photosynthesis, ie, photolysis of water.


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