NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMineral NutritionPractice
Zinc is essential for:
Options
- ABiosynthesis of chlorophylls
- BBiosynthesis of 3-IAA
- CStomatal closing
- DOxidation of carbohydrates
Correct answer
B. Biosynthesis of 3-IAA
Step-by-step solution
Plants obtain zinc as Zn 2+ ions. It activates various enzymes, especially carboxylases. It is also needed in the synthesis of auxin. Indole-3-acetic acid (3-IAA) is is the most common naturally occurring plant hormone of the auxin class.