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Deficiency symptoms of an element tend to appear first in young leaves. It indicates that the element is relatively immobile. Which one of the following elemental deficiency would show such symptoms?

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Magnesium
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Sulphur
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Nitrogen
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Potassium
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Solution

The correct option is B Sulphur
Immobile elements:

The elements that are unable to move within the plants are termed as immobile elements. Even if they are present in the older tissues, they cannot be transported to younger plant parts and tissues. Elements like calcium and sulphur constitute the structural components of cells and therefore cannot be mobilized.

Deficiency symptoms of immobile elements:

Deficiency symptoms of immobile elements appear first in the younger plant parts like in younger leaves.



Final answer:

a. Sulphur


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