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1
Q

More than_____elements out of _____discovered so far are found in different plants

A

60,105

2
Q

Essential nutrient element required by plant in greatest amount

A

Nitrogen

3
Q

K is involved in

A

Anion cation balance
Turgidity changes
Protein synthesis
Activation of enzymes

4
Q

Calcium is involved in

A

Membrane functioning
Activation of certain enzymes
Synthesis of cells wall (as calcium pectate)
Needed during formation of mitosis spindle

5
Q

Now magnesium?

A

Ring structure of chlorophyll
Activates enzymes in respiration and photosynthesis
Holds ribosomes

6
Q

The micronutrient that is required in larger amounts as compared to other micronutrients

A

Fe

7
Q

Fe is involved in

A

Activation of catalase enzyme
Formation of chlorophyll
Imp constituent of proteins
Transfer of e- like ferredoxin and cytochromes

8
Q

Manganese is involved in

A

Splitting of water

Enzymes related to respiration photosynthesis and nitrogen metabolism

9
Q

Oxygen is liberated during photosynthesis due to which ion?

A

Mn

10
Q

Zn?

A

Activation of carboxylases

Auxin synthesis

11
Q

Overall metabolism in plants is brought about by

A

Copper

12
Q

Boron?

A

Uptake and utilisation of calcium
Membrane functioning
Pollen germination
Cell elongation and cell differentiation and carbohydrate translocation

13
Q

Mo?

A

A component of several enzymes

Enzymes involved in nitrate reductase and nitrogenase

14
Q

These ions are essential in determining solute concentration

A

Na,k,cl

15
Q

____it is essential for water splitting reaction of photosynthesis…which ion we are referring to?

A

Chloride ion

16
Q

Amino acid +NH2——>______

A

Amide