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Earn 100

Explain the carrier concept theory.

Important Questions on Mineral Nutrition

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To overcome the abnormality of reduction in fruit production and transfer of carbohydrates, which nutrients should be mixed in soil?
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 Majority of the nutrients that are essential for the plant growth are present in the soil.
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Which of the following statements will not hold true if a plant is grown in only sand (S), only clay (C) and only humus (H)?
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"Mineral ions are frequently remobilized" is applicable for
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Which of the following statements about mineral absorption in plants is correct?
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Which of the following role is played by the soil?
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Find odd one out w.r.t. theories of active mineral absorption
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According to Munch theory, the cause of flow of soluble substances is
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According to carbonic acid exchange theory of mineral salt absorption by roots, which of the following is incorrect?
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Differentiate between passive and active salt absorption.
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How does the soil help in the growth and development of plants? Explain by giving an example and also mention any five functions of soil.
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Most of the minerals required by plants are absorbed by the root cells by which of the process?
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What is the role of soil in the plant nutrition process?
MEDIUM

Represent the union of two sets by Venn diagram for each of the following.

X={x | x is a prime number between 80 and 100}

Y={y | y is an odd number between 90 and 100}

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With reference to absorption of minerals, the term 'outer space' represents____ while 'inner space' represents___
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Substances soluble in lipids move through the membrane:
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Among the following, which biomolecule behaves as a carrier molecule of lipids in the blood?