Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 118
Question: The major role of phosphorus in plant metabolism is [DPMT 1986; MP PMT 1994]
Options:
A) To generate metabolic energy
B) To evolve oxygen during photosynthesis
C) To evolve carbon dioxide during respiration
D) To create anaerobic conditions
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Phosphorus plays an indispensable role in energy metabolism i.e., hydrolysis of pyrophosphate and various organic phosphate bonds being used to drive chemical reactions.
Thus it is required for all phosphorylation reactions.
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