NEET Biology · Medium

Mineral Nutrition: Integration MCQ

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IntegrationMediumQuestion 10833

Question

A plant supplied with all nutrients except phosphorus may show reduced growth because phosphorus is central to:

  1. A
    ATP and nucleic acid metabolism
    Correct
  2. B
    Only leaf hairs
  3. C
    Only xylem vessel color
  4. D
    Only root pressure

Correct answer

ATP and nucleic acid metabolism

Explanation

Phosphorus shortage disrupts energy transfer and biosynthesis.