MINERAL NUTRITION- Quiz 2

Which is not a criterion for essentiality of a mineral?

• Direct role in metabolism

• Requirement is specific

• Dispensible for growth

• Deficiency causes hunger sign

Which one is not a trace element / micronutrient –

• Mn

• Cu

• Mo

• K

Deficiency of which mineral causes deficiency of N –

• Mo

• K

• Mn

• S

I. Component of chlorophyll

II. Helps to maintain ribosome structure

III. Activator for Rubisco and Pepco

IV. Activates the enzymes of respiration and photosynthesis

V. Involved in synthesis of nucleic acids

The above roles are played by –

• Ca⁺²

• Mg⁺²

• Mn⁺²

• Cl^–

Minerals which maintain cation-anion balance in cells are –

• Cl and K

• K and Fe

• Cl and Mg

• Ca and Mg

Minerals associated with redox reaction are –

• Na, Cu

• N, Cu

• Fe, Cu

• Ca, Fe

Which of the following elements are required for chlorophyll synthesis –

• Fe and Mg

• Mo and Ca

• Cu and Ca

• Ca and K

Match the column

• A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4

• A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

• A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

• A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

An element which with the help of Na+ and K+, determines the solute concentration and anion-cation balance in cell is

• Cl

• S

• Zn

• Mo

Which element is very essential for uptake and utilization of Ca+2, membrane function, pollen germination and carbohydrate translocation via phloem –

• Cl

• Mg

• Mn

• B