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MHT CET 202623 AprilMorning Shift
Exam
MHT CET
Year
2026
Date
23 April
Shift
Morning Shift
Subject
Biology
Chapter
Mineral Nutrition

MHT CET 2026 · 23 April · Morning Shift · Biology · Mineral Nutrition

Which of the following groups has all three micro-elements?

Which of the following groups has all three micro-elements?

Options

  1. AMagnesium, Potassium, Zinc
  2. BZinc, Copper, Silicon
  3. CPotassium, Sulphur, Calcium
  4. DSulphur, Calcium, Chlorine

Correct answer

B. Zinc, Copper, Silicon

Step-by-step solution

Macronutrients are generally present in plant tissues in large amounts (in excess of 10 mmole kg−110 \text{ mmole kg}^{-1} of dry matter). The macronutrients include carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous, sulphur, potassium, calcium and magnesium.

Micronutrients or trace elements are needed in very small amounts (less than 10 mmole kg−110 \text{ mmole kg}^{-1} of dry matter). These include iron, manganese, copper, molybdenum, zinc, boron, chlorine and nickel.

Analyzing the given options:
Magnesium (Mg), Potassium (K), Sulphur (S), and Calcium (Ca) are macronutrients.
Therefore, the groups in the first, third, and fourth options contain macronutrients.

Zinc (Zn) and Copper (Cu) are micronutrients, and Silicon (Si) is a beneficial trace element required by some higher plants. Since it does not contain any macronutrients, this is the most appropriate choice.

Answer: Zinc, Copper, Silicon
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