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MHT CET 202626 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
26 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Mineral Nutrition

MHT CET 2026 · 26 April · Morning Shift · Biology · Mineral Nutrition

Which one of the following elements is relatively immobile in...

Which one of the following elements is relatively immobile in plants?

Options

  1. ASulphur
  2. BNitrogen
  3. CMagnesium
  4. DPotassium

Correct answer

A. Sulphur

Step-by-step solution

Elements that are actively mobilized within plants and exported to young developing tissues include nitrogen, potassium, and magnesium. Their deficiency symptoms first appear in older tissues.

Elements that are relatively immobile and are not transported out of mature organs include calcium and sulphur. These elements are structural components of the cell and are not easily released. Their deficiency symptoms first appear in young tissues.

Therefore, sulphur is relatively immobile in plants.

Answer: Sulphur
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