Match the element with its associated functions/roles and choose the correct option among given below:

A. Boron

B. Manganese

C. Molybdenum

D. Zinc

E. Iron

1. Splitting of H2O to liberate O2 during photosynthesis

2. Needed for synthesis of auxins

3. Component of nitrogenase

4. Pollen germination

5. Component of ferredoxin

Codes

1.  1, 2, 3, 4, 5

2.  4, 1, 3, 2, 5

3.  3, 2, 4, 5, 1

4.  2, 3, 5, 1, 4

Subtopic:  Mineral Function |
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Read the following four statements (I-IV):

I. Both, photophosphorylation and oxidative phosphorylation involve uphill transport of protons across the
membrane
II. In dicot stems, a new cambium originates from cells of pericycle at the time of secondary growth
III. Stamens in flowers of Gloriosa and Petunia are polyandrous
IV. Symbiotic nitrogen-fixers occur in a free-living state and also in soil


How many of the above statements are right?

1.  Three 

2. Four 

3. One 

4. Two 

Subtopic:  Nitrogen Fixation | Nodule formation |
Level 3: 35%-60%
AIPMT - 2012
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Match the following concerning essential elements and their functions in plants :

(a) Iron (i) Photolysis of water
(b) Zinc (ii) Pollen germination
(c) Boron (iii) Required for chlorophyll biosynthesis
(d) Manganese (iv) IAA biosynthesis
 

Select the correct option:

(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
2. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
3. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
4. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
Subtopic:  Mineral Function |
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NEET - 2020
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Match the following concerning essential elements and their functions in plants:

Column I Column II
(a) Iron (i) Photolysis of water
(b) Zinc (ii) Pollen germination
(c) Boron (iii) Required for chlorophyll biosynthesis
(d) Manganese (iv) IAA biosynthesis
Select the correct option:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
2. (iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
3. (iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
4. (ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
Subtopic:  Mineral Function |
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A : The N2+-- fixing bacteria become anaerobic during fixing events.

R : The enzyme nitrogenase is highly sensitive to the molecular oxygen.

1. If both Assertion & Reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark(1).

2. If both Assertion & Reason are true but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion, then mark (2).

3. If Assertion is true statement but reason is false, then mark (3).

4. If both Assertion and Reason are false statements, then mark (4).

Subtopic:  Nitrogen Fixation |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Which one of the following pairs is wrongly matched?

1. Delayed flowering                         -    N, S, Mo

2. Inhibition of cell division                -    Ca, Mo, Cu

3. Components of biomolecules          -    C, H, O, N

 and cell

4. Components of energy                   -    Mg, p  

-related molecules 

Subtopic:  Mineral Deficiency & Toxicity |
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Match the following element with proper function

  Column-l                                                 Column-ll

a. S                                                        (i) Metabolism of urea

b. Mn                                                     (ii) Nodule formation

c. Ca                                                      (iii) Photolytic evolution of oxygen

d. Ni                                                      (iv) Organisation of mitotic spindle

1. a(iii), b(ii), c(iv), d(i)

2. a(ii), b(iii), c(iv), d(i)

3. a(iii), b(ii), c(i), d(iv)

4. a(ii), b(i), c(iii), d(iv)

 

Subtopic:  Mineral Function |
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Match List I with List II:
List I List II
A. Manganese I. Pollen germination
B. Potassium II. Chlorosis in older leaves
C. Magnesium III. Necrosis 
D. Boron IV. Photosynthesis 

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II
2. A-II, B-I, C-IV, D-III
3. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
4. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
Subtopic:  Mineral Function |
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Match List I with List II:
List-I List-II
A. Nitrification I. Azotobacter
B. Denitrification II. Nitrotobacter
C. Free-living nitrogen fixation III. Rhizobium
D. Symbiotic nitrogen fixation IV. Pseudomonas

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. A -III, B - IV, C-II, D - I 
2. A -II, B - I, C-IV, D - III
3. A -II , B - IV, C-I, D - III
4. A -IV , B - II , C-III, D - I   
Subtopic:  Nitrogen Fixation | Nitrogen Metabolism |
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Match List I with List II 
List I List II
A. Boron I. Splitting of water during photosynthesis
B. Manganese II. Synthesis of auxin
C. Molybdenum III. Component of nitrogenase
D. Zinc IV. Pollen germination

Choose the correct answer from the options given below: 
1. A -IV, B-I, C-III, D-II 
2. A -II, B-I, C-III, D-IV
3. A -II, B-III, C-I, D-IV
4. A -III, B-II, C-IV D-I  
Subtopic:  Mineral Function |
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