Chief sink of mineral elements is?

Bark

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Ripe fruits

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Senescent leaves

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Lateral meristems

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Solution

The correct option is D Lateral meristems
The chief sink of minerals in the plant is mainly the growing region of plants as to divide they require more minerals and energy like apical and lateral meristem, developing flower, fruit and seeds and storage organs.
So the correct option is 'Lateral meristems'.

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