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Question

Which one of the following is not an esential element for plants ?

Options

A.Potassium
B.Iron
C.Iodine
D.Zinc

Solution

Essential elements are those element which are absolutely necessary for supporting normal growth and reproduction of plants, the elements are specific in their action and are directly involved in the nutrition of the plant. Potassium is macro element, zinc and iron are micro element. Iodine and sodium are essential for animals and are not required by most of the plants however, iodine is found in certain marine algae.

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