NTA Abhyas NEET2020BotanyMineral NutritionPractice
Which of the following is a wrong statement?
Options
- AC l - along with K + maintain anion-cation balance in the cell.
- BNitrogen is the essential element required by the plant in the greatest amount, it is absorbed, mainly, in the
- CSulphur is an important constituent of Coenzyme-A and cysteine.
- DBoron is important for uptake and utilization of C a + +
Correct answer
B. Nitrogen is the essential element required by the plant in the greatest amount, it is absorbed, mainly, in the
Step-by-step solution
One of the essential macronutrients is nitrogen which is absorbed by the plant mainly in the form of NO 3 - . It is a major component of proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins and hormones. Plants take up sulphur in the form of sulphate. It is the main constituent of coenzymes (Coenzyme A), vitamins and also amino acids like cysteine and methionine. Boron, another essential element assists in uptake and utilization of Calcium, pollen germination, membrane functioning. Chlorine, taken in the form of chloride helps in ani