NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMineral NutritionPractice
Which of the following mineral ion is used in the activation of enzymes responsible for respiration and photosynthesis?
Options
- AZ n 2 +
- BM g 2
- CN a 2 +
- DC a 2 +
Correct answer
B. M g 2
Step-by-step solution
Enzymes are biocatalyst which speeds up the reaction of the process. It is absorbed by plants in the form of divalent Mg 2+ . It activates the enzymes of respiration, photosynthesis, and are involved in the synthesis of DNA and RNA. Magnesium is a constituent of the ring structure of chlorophyll and helps to maintain the ribosome structure.