Question

Boron in green plants assist in
(a) sugar transport
(b) activation of enzymes
(c) acting as enzyme cofactor
(d) photosynthesis

Answer 1

Answer:

sugar transport is the right answer

Answer 2

The correct option is option a) sugar transport.

Explanation:

• Boron is needed as micronutrient by plants, which means they are required in less quantity.
• But it performs various crucial functions for the plants. One such function is the transport of sugar.
• As photosynthesis takes place in the plant, the glucose is constantly converted into sugars, and these sugars are transported from there to other parts of the plants where they can be stored, boron has important role in this.
• Boron increases the rate of transfer of sugars, if these process is not done the process of photosynthesis can be affected and the plants can die.
• Boron deficiency could lead to poor pollen viability, and also less flowers per plants.
• This affects the plants in general.
• The deficiency cam also lead to stunted root growth.