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?

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?

A patient presents with severe muscle weakness, difficulty walking, and loss of tendon reflexes. Further investigation reveals impaired glucose metabolism and cardiac abnormalities. These symptoms are MOST likely associated with a deficiency of:

A child displays stunted growth, impaired wound healing, and skin lesions. Biochemical analysis reveals decreased collagen synthesis. Which pair of nutrient deficiencies is MOST likely responsible for these symptoms?

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

A patient experiences impaired dark adaptation, frequent infections, and dry skin. Which fat-soluble vitamin deficiency is MOST likely responsible?