Out of nutrient cycles of sulphur (a) phosphorus (b) carbon (c) and nitrogen (d), which one is sedimentary?

a only

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b only

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c only

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a and b only

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c and d only

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Solution

The correct option is
D
(a and b only)
Biochemical cycle is also called as Biogeochemical cycle or Nutrient cycle. Biochemical cycle with gaseous phase includes various cycles like carbon cycle, Nitrogen cycle, Oxygen cycle. The Nitrogen, Carbon and Oxygen are found in the gaseous form in the atmosphere. Calcium cycle, Sodium cycle, Phosphorous cycle, Iron cycle, Magnesium cycle, Sulfur cycle are sedimentary cycles.
Thus, the correct answer is 'a and b only.'

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Assertion (A): Much of the nitrogen and small amounts of phosphorus and sulphur are carried in the organic form through xylem.

Reason (R): Xylem transports only inorganic nutrients and phloem transports only organic nutrients.

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