Question

Identify the correct statement/s related to deficiency symptoms:

A. These are morphological changes shown by the plants in the absence of a particular element.

B. Absence of all elements develop similar deficiency symptoms.

C. Under continuous deprivation of an element, the plant develops tolerance and deficiency symptoms disappear slowly.

• A. A & B
• B. B & C
• C. A
• D. C

Answer 1

The correct option is C

A

Only A is the correct statement.

In the absence of an element, plants show morphological changes called deficiency symptoms. If the deficiency continues, it may lead to the death of the plant. Deficiency symptoms vary from element to element.