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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question

Question

Which of the following elements is classified as a macronutrient and is obtained by plants from the soil in the form of H2PO4- or HPO42-?
Options
A Nitrogen
B Sulphur
C Phosphorus
Correct Answer
D Potassium
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

According to the 'MACRONUTRIENTS' table on page 25, Phosphorus (P) is obtained from SOIL in the form of H2PO4- or HPO42-.

Hint

Locate the Macronutrients table and check the 'Form Used by Plant' column for the given ions.

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