Assertion (A): The deficiency symptoms of N, P and Mg are visible first in senescent leaves. Reason (R): Elements like N, P and Mg are mobile.
A
Both A and R are true and R explains A
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B
Both A and R are true and R does not explain A
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C
A is true and R is false
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D
Both A and R are false
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Solution
The correct option is A
Both A and R are true and R explains A
Elements like N, P and Mg are actively mobilised to young developing tissues from older tissues under deficiency. Hence deficiency symptoms appear first in old senescing leaves.