Question:

$Zn, Mo, Fe, Cu$ are

Updated On: Jul 2, 2022
  • trace element
  • non-essential
  • macro nutrient
  • none of these
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The Correct Option is A

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$Zn, Mo, Fe, Cu$ are required by plants in very low amount, so there are called trace elements or microelements. Non-essential elements are not required for metabolic activity of plants, Macro elements are required by plants in high amount, e.g., $C, H, N,$ etc.
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