Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 161

Question: The major portion of the dry weight of plants comprises of [CBSE PMT 2003]

Options:

A) Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

B) Nitrogen, Phosphorus and potassium

C) Calcium, magnesium and sulphur

D) Carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen together constitute about 94% of the total dry weight of the plant.