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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 ⁻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 ⁻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) ar

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