Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 86

Question: Which of the following is essential mineral element and is not a constituent of any enzyme but stimulate the activity of many enzymes [CBSE PMT 1989; BHU 1994]

Options:

A) Zn

B) Mg

C) Mn

D) K

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

According to Webster (1953) potassium is activator of more than 40 enzymes connected with phosphorylation, photosynthesis, starch synthesis, respiration, synthesis of chlorophyll, DNA and proteins.