NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Mineral Nutrition In Plants

  • question_answer
    Minerals known to be required in large amounts for plant growth include [NEET 2015]

    A) phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, calcium

    B) calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper

    C) potassium, phosphorus, selenium, boron

    D) magnesium, sulphur, iron, zinc

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    [A] Minerals known to be required in large amounts for plant growth are macronutrients. According to question, option [a] is correct, i.e., phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, calcium. Macronutrients are consumed in large quantities and are required for plant tissue from 0.2% to 0.4% (on dry matter weight basis). Following are the rest of the macronutrients as: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, magnesium, silicon.


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