NEET2010BotanyMineral NutritionActual
An element playing important role in nitrogen fixation is
Options
- Amolybdenum
- Bcopper
- Cmanganese
- Dzinc
Correct answer
A. molybdenum
Step-by-step solution
Molybdenum is absorbed as molybdate by plants. It is involved in nitrogen metabolism including nitrogen fixation. It is a component of enzyme nitrogenase and acts as enzyme activator. Its deficiency causes chlorosis and necrosis, whiptail of cauliflower and premature leaf fall. Copper is absorbed by the plant in ionic form. Its deficiency causes necrosis, die back in Citrus, reclamation in legumes. Manganese is absorbed by the plants as bivalent ion. It acts as enzyme activator. Its deficiency causes interveinal ch