Question

Molybdenum is a micronutrient. Give reason

Answer 1

Answer:

Micronutrients are essential for plant growth and play an important role in balanced crop nutrition. They include boron (B), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), molybdenum (Mo), zinc (Zn), nickel (Ni) and chloride (Cl).

Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Micronutreints -

• Nutrients which are required in very small amounts for plant growth & function are called micronutreints.
• e.g. iron, boron, silicon, selenium, sodium, zinc, etc.

◆ Molybdenum is a micronutrient because -

• Molybdenum is component of various enzymes required nitrogen fixation, uric acid synthesis.
• It is required in small quantities for the growth and development of plant.
• Hence, it is called a micronutrient.

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