Minerals known to be required in large amounts for plant growth include :

Minerals known to be required in large amounts for plant growth include :

Options

(a) calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper
(b) potassium, phosphorus, selenium, boron
(c) magnesium, sulphur, iron,zinc
(d) phosphorus, potassium,sulphur,calcium

Correct Answer:

phosphorus, potassium,sulphur,calcium

Explanation:

Phosphorus, potassium, sulphur and calcium play an important role in plants growth. These minerals are required in large amount. Phosphorus is required for all phosphorylation reactions and constitution of cell membrane, nucleic acids and some proteins.potassium is related with protein synthesis, closing and opening of stomata and activation of enzyme. Calcium regulates metaolic activities function of choromosomes. Sulphur is the main constituent of the amino acids, cystine and methionine, coenzymes and vitamins.

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