A nutrient element essential for the formation of micro-tubules of the mitotic spindle apparatus during cell division is

Phosphorus

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Sulphur

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Calcium

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Zinc

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Solution

The correct option is C Calcium
Plants require seventeen essential mineral elements for normal growth and development. Calcium is an essential macronutrient. It is present in cell wall as calcium pectate and forms middle lamella.
Calcium is also required for normal process of cell division. It is required for spindle formation, which is important for movement of chromosomes, during mitosis.

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(a)	Zn	(i)	Required for formation of mitotic spindle
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$\begin{matrix} Column I & Column II i. Prophase & a. Formation of 2 daughter cells, preparation for next division. ii. Metaphase & b. Organelles disappear, formation of chromosomes. iii. Anaphase & c. Spindle fibres, chromosomes at equatorial plate. iv. Telophase & d. Splitting of chromatids, chromosomes move towards poles. v. Interphase & e. Spindle fibres disappear, Cytokinesis follows. \end{matrix}$

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