Botany · Mineral Nutrition
NEET (UG) 2023 — Question 156
Which micronutrient is required for splitting of water molecule during photosynthesis?
- Option A:
Molybdenum
- Option B:
Magnesium
- Option C:
Copper
- Option D:Correct
Manganese
Answer: D
Step-by-step solution
Manganese plays a major role in the splitting of water to liberate oxygen during photosynthesis. Copper is essential for
the overall metabolism in plants. Molybdenum is included in nitrogen metabolism. Magnesium activates several
enzymes involved in photosynthesis and respiration.
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- Exam
- NEET (UG) 2023
- Paper
- 2023 paper
- Subject
- Botany
- Chapter
- Mineral Nutrition
- Topic
- Role of macro and micro nutrients