Molybdenum is involved in plant metabolism in

Translocation of solutions

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Nitrate reduction

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Solution

The correct option is B Nitrate reduction
Molybdenum is a micronutrient. It is absorbed by the plant in the form of molybdate ions. It is a component of several enzymes including nitrogenase and nitrate reductase. Thus it is involved in the plant metabolism in nitrate reduction.
So the correct answer is 'Nitrate reduction'.

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