MHT CET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 7. Plant Growth and Mineral Nutrition
The role of microelements in synthesis of organic food by plants is ______________ .
- A structural
- B nutritive
- C catalytic
- D structural and nutritive
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(C) catalytic
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Detailed explanation
Microelements are required in traces for plants because they function in the catalytic role e.g. Zn, Cu, Al, Si, Mn, B, Mo, Cl etc. as co-factors.
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