Question

Assertion (A): Manganese deficiency in plants primarily affects the photosynthetic process.
Reason (R): Manganese is a cofactor for several enzymes involved in the photosynthetic electron transport chain, facilitating electron transfer reactions within chloroplasts.

• A. Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is correct but (R) is not correct.
• D. (A) is not correct but (R) is correct.

Hint:

Manganese's key role in photosynthesis makes its deficiency particularly harmful to plant growth.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Manganese plays a critical role in photosynthesis, particularly in the oxygen-evolving complex of photosystem II. Deficiency directly impacts this process.