NEET2007BotanyMineral NutritionActual
Which of the following is correct set of micronutrient for plants?
Options
- A( Mg , Si Fe , Cu Ca )
- B( Cu , Fe , Zn , B , Mn )
- C( Mg , Fe , Zn ),
- DMo, ( Zn , Cl , Mg ), Ca
Correct answer
B. ( Cu , Fe , Zn , B , Mn )
Step-by-step solution
Plants require nutrients for proper growth and development. 16 elements are necessary for plants and are called essential elements as ( C , H , O , N , P , S , K ), ( Mg , Ca , Fe , Cu , B , Zn , Mn , Mo ) and ( Cl ). These essential elements are categorised into 2 groups as macro elements and micro elements. Marco elements are required by plants in larger amounts eg., ( C , H , O , N , S ), ( P , K , Ca , Mg ). Microelements or trace elements are required by plants in very small amounts ie in traces (e g )., ( Fe