NEET 2015
- Exam
- NEET
- Year
- 2015
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Mineral Nutrition
NEET 2015 · Botany · Mineral Nutrition
Minerals known to be required in large amounts for plant growth...
Minerals known to be required in large amounts for plant growth include:
Options
- APhosphorus, potassium, sulphur, calcium
- BCalcium, magnesium, manganese, copper
- CPotassium, phosphorus, selenium, boron
- DMagnesium, sulphur, iron, zinc
Correct answer
A. Phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, calcium
Step-by-step solution
Major/macroelements/macronutrients/mega nutrients are required in large amounts which include: - C, H, O, N, P, K, Ca, S, Mg, and Fe.
While minor/micronutrients/trace elements are required in very small amounts, these include: - Cu, Zn, Mn, B, Mo, and Cl.
Therefore correct option is (A) which includes only major nutrients/mega elements.
While minor/micronutrients/trace elements are required in very small amounts, these include: - Cu, Zn, Mn, B, Mo, and Cl.
Therefore correct option is (A) which includes only major nutrients/mega elements.