Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 42
Question: On the basis of symptoms of chlorosis in leaves, a student inferred that this was due to the deficiency of nitrogen. This inference could be correct only if yellowing of leaves appeared first in [AIIMS 1980]
Options:
A) Young leaves
B) Old leaves
C) Young leaves followed by old leaves
D) Old leaves followed by young leaves
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Chlorosis is the main symptom of nitrogen deficiency.
As a result, the leaves gradually become pale or yellow.
These symptoms first appear in old leaves and later in young leaves.
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