NEET Botany Mineral Nutrition 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?

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?

A plant exhibits interveinal chlorosis in its young leaves, while older leaves remain relatively unaffected. This symptom is indicative of a deficiency in which micronutrient that is relatively immobile within the plant?

Which of the following deficiency symptoms is NOT correctly paired with the deficient nutrient?

(a) Necrosis of leaf tips - Calcium

(b) Heart rot in sugar beet - Boron

(c) Whiptail in cauliflower - Molybdenum

(d) Dieback of shoots - Copper

Which element is NOT essential for the synthesis of chlorophyll?

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

During the process of root nodule formation, which of the following is the initial signal molecule released by the plant roots that attracts rhizobia?

Which of the following elements plays a crucial role in maintaining turgor pressure within plant cells?