Q34 / 180 · NEET 2015 (Phase 1) · Botany

Minerals known to be required in large amounts for plant growth include:

  • Correct answer
    A
    Phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, calcium
  • B
    Calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper
  • C
    Potassium, phosphorus, selenium, boron
  • D
    Magnesium, sulphur, iron, zinc

Solution

Major/macroelements/macronutrients/mega nutrients are required in large amounts which include: - C, H, O, N, P, K, Ca, S, Mg, and Fe.
While minor/micronutrients/trace elements are required in very small amounts, these include: - Cu, Zn, Mn, B, Mo, and Cl.
Therefore correct option is (A) which includes only major nutrients/mega elements.

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

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