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Biology NEET - XI: Chapter 12- Mineral Nutrition Part 1
This deck covers key concepts from Chapter 12 of Biology NEET for Class XI, focusing on mineral nutrition in plants. It includes questions about essential nutrients, their roles, and the effects of deficiencies.
Who developed the science of hydroponics?
Julius Van Sachs
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Term
Definition
Who developed the science of hydroponics?
Julius Van Sachs
What is the concentration of macronutrients required for plant growth?
> 10mMol/kg
Give the examples of beneficial elements for a plant.
Na, Si, Co and Se
In which plant parts is potassium required in abundant quantities?
Buds, tissues, leaves and root tips (meristematic regions)
Which mineral element is the main constituent of biotin and thiamine?
Sulphur
Which microelement is required in maximum quantity?
Iron
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Who developed the science of hydroponics? | Julius Van Sachs |
What is the concentration of macronutrients required for plant growth? | > 10mMol/kg |
Give the examples of beneficial elements for a plant. | Na, Si, Co and Se |
In which plant parts is potassium required in abundant quantities? | Buds, tissues, leaves and root tips (meristematic regions) |
Which mineral element is the main constituent of biotin and thiamine? | Sulphur |
Which microelement is required in maximum quantity? | Iron |
Which mineral is a component of catalase enzyme? | Iron |
Which elements are required for photolysis of water? | Manganese and chlorine |
Which mineral is required for the activation of carboxylase enzyme? | Zinc |
Which element is required for the synthesis of auxin? | Zinc |
Which elements are required in redox reactions in plants? | Iron and copper |
Which element is required for the uptake of calcium in plants? | Boron |
Which element is required for pollen germination? | Boron |
Which element is required for cell elongation? | Boron |
Which element is required for the translocation of carbohydrates? | Boron |
Which element is required for nitrogen metabolism? | Molybdenum |
Which element is a part of the enzymes nitrogenase and nitrate reductase? | Molybdenum |
Chlorosis is caused by the deficiency of which elements? | N, Fe, Mn, Zn, Mg, Ca, Cu, Cl, S, K |
Mottled chlorosis is caused by the deficiency of | N, K, Mo |
Premature leaf fall occurs due to the deficiency of | N, P |
What is the actual reason for mottle chlorosis? | Development of anthocyanin |
Necrosis occurs in plants because of the deficiency of | Ca, Mg, Cu, K |
Premature death of plant occurs due to the deficiency of | K |
Poorly developed vasculature in plants occurs due to the deficiency of | P |
Loss of apical dominance and appearance of bushy habit in plants occurs due to the deficiency of | K |