NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMineral NutritionPractice
Which of the following is not caused by the deficiency of minerals?
Options
- AChlorosis
- BEtiolation
- CShortening of internodes
- DNecrosis
Correct answer
B. Etiolation
Step-by-step solution
Etiolation is the symptom developed in plants when grown in the dark. Examples include pale yellow or white colour due to lack of chlorophyll, long internodes, small and rudimentary leaves, poor development of significant tissue.