Question

Non mineral element is _____ (a) Nitrogen (b) Molybdenum (c) Nickle (d) Zinc

Answer 1

"None of the above.

Non mineral elements are those nutrients which are usually absorbed in the ionic form by the plants from their surroundings. Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen are said as non-mineral elements.

Mineral elements are those nutrients which are generally taken up as compounds by the plants. These include Nitrogen, Molybdenum, Nickel, Zinc, Phosphorous, Potassium, Sulphur, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Chlorine, Manganese, Copper and Boron."