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Mineral Nutrition: Hydroponics MCQ

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HydroponicsHardQuestion 10767

Question

Why was hydroponics so important historically?

  1. A
    It allowed controlled omission of individual elements to test essentiality
    Correct
  2. B
    It replaced all field agriculture
  3. C
    It removed the need for roots
  4. D
    It proved photosynthesis occurs only in water

Correct answer

It allowed controlled omission of individual elements to test essentiality

Explanation

Controlled nutrient solutions made cause-effect studies possible.

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