Question

How many essential elements are obtained by plants from soil ? (A) 12 (B) 13 (C) 14 (D) 15

GSEB - Class 9 Chapter - 9.Food Resources Page 82

Answer 1

Answer:

a.12 is the elements plants for soil

Answer 2

◆ Answer -

(A) 12

● Explanation -

Following 12 essential elements are obtained from soil

1. Nitrogen
2. Phosphorus
3. Potassium
4. Sulfur
5. Magnesium
6. Calcium
7. Copper
8. Iron
9. Boron
10. Manganese
11. Zinc
12. Molybdenum

● Extra information -

# Macronutrients -

Nutrients which are required in large amounts for plant growth & function are called macronutreints.

• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Nitrogen
• Calcium
• Sulphur
• Magnesium

# Micronutrients -

Nutrients which are required in very small amounts for plant growth & function are called macronutreints.

• Iron
• Boron
• Zinc
• Manganese
• Copper
• Molybdenum

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