Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 83

Question: Death of stem and root tips occur due to deficiency of [MP PMT 1988; DPMT 2004]

Options:

A) Phosphorus

B) Calcium

C) Nitrogen

D) Carbon

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Calcium involved in selective permeability of cell membranes.

It activates certain enzymes required for development of stem and root apex and as calcium pectate in the middle lamella of the cell wall.