NEET Biology Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question Bank Macro Nutrients

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    In plants a common symptom caused by deficiency of P, K, Ca and Mg is the [AIIMS 1980, 84; BHU 1985]

    A) Bending of leaf tip

    B) Formation of anthocyanin

    C) Poor development of vasculature

    D) Appearance of dead necrotic areas

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Necrosis caused by deficiency of minerals appears at specific regions of leaves like tips, margins, interveinal, etc. It usually occurs after chlorosis, e.g., K, P, Ca, Mg, Mn, Cl.


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