NEET Botany Mineral Nutrition Essential Elements MCQs

A scientist is studying the role of micronutrients in plant growth. They observe that a particular plant species exhibits stunted growth and interveinal chlorosis in young leaves. Which micronutrient deficiency is MOST likely responsible for these symptoms?

A plant experiencing calcium deficiency shows necrotic spots on its leaves and stunted root growth. This is primarily because calcium:

Which pair of elements are predominantly found in older leaves due to their immobility within the plant?

Which micronutrient is essential for the synthesis of auxin, a plant hormone crucial for growth and development?

A researcher observes that a plant exhibits stunted growth, delayed flowering, and reduced pollen viability. Further analysis reveals a deficiency in a specific micronutrient that plays a role in pollen germination and cell division. Which micronutrient is MOST likely deficient?

Which element is NOT essential for the synthesis of chlorophyll?

Molybdenum deficiency primarily affects which metabolic process in plants?

Which element is a constituent of the middle lamella in plant cells?

Which group of elements are predominantly involved in maintaining osmotic potential in plants?

Zinc is essential for the activity of which plant hormone?