Q90 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (24 April Shift 1) · Biology

Identify the INCORRECT match regarding the mineral element and its occurance in living cell.
Mineral element — constituent of

  • A
    Nitrogen — protein
  • Correct answer
    B
    Phosphorus — cell wall
  • C
    Magnesium — chlorophyll
  • D
    Calcium — middle lamella of cell wall

Solution

Nitrogen is an essential constituent of proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins, and hormones.

Phosphorus is a constituent of cell membranes (as phospholipids), certain proteins, all nucleic acids, and nucleotides. It is not a constituent of the plant cell wall. The cell wall is primarily composed of cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin.

Magnesium is the central atom in the porphyrin ring structure of chlorophyll.

Calcium is used in the synthesis of the cell wall during cell division, particularly as calcium pectate in the middle lamella.

Therefore, the match 'Phosphorus — cell wall' is incorrect.

Answer: Phosphorus — cell wall

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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