NEET2015BotanyMineral NutritionActual
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.