NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMineral NutritionPractice
Mg and Fe are needed for plants in
Options
- Aenergy transfer
- Bsynthesis of chlorophyll pigment in the leaves
- Cstomatal opening
- Dtranslocation of carbohydrates
Correct answer
B. synthesis of chlorophyll pigment in the leaves
Step-by-step solution
Magnesium is structural component of chlorophyll. A chlorophyll molecule consists of a single magnesium atom present in the centre which is attached to four pyrrole rings. Iron is a functional component for synthesis of chlorophyll.