The deficiency disease which results in loss of chlorophyll from plant is called .
A
chlorosis
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B
necrosis
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C
whitening
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D
rot
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Solution
The correct option is A chlorosis Chlorosis means loss of chlorophyll from plants, particularly from leaves leading to necrosis and death of the plant. Chlorosis is caused due to deficiency of elements such as N, K, Mg, S, Fe, Mn, Zn and Mo.