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MHT CET 202625 AprilEvening Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
25 April
Shift
Evening Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Mineral Nutrition

MHT CET 2026 · 25 April · Evening Shift · Biology · Mineral Nutrition

Manganese competes with _________ and _________ for uptake, but...

Manganese competes with _________ and _________ for uptake, but inhibits translocation of calcium to shoot apex in plants.

Options

  1. AIron and Magnesium
  2. BIron and Potassium
  3. CMagnesium and Potassium
  4. DIron and Calcium

Correct answer

A. Iron and Magnesium

Step-by-step solution

Manganese toxicity is characterised by the appearance of brown spots surrounded by chlorotic veins.

Manganese competes with iron and magnesium for uptake and with magnesium for binding with enzymes.

Manganese also inhibits calcium translocation to the shoot apex.

Therefore, excess of manganese may induce deficiencies of iron, magnesium, and calcium.

Answer: Iron and Magnesium
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