Question

Which of these plants require vanadium for its growth?

• A. Aspergillus fungus
• B. Astragalus
• C. Legume plants
• D. Scenedesmus algae

Answer 1

The correct option is D Scenedesmus algae

There is evidence that in addition to C, H, O following mineral nutrients are required by one or more algae - N, P, K, Mg, Ca, S , Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn, Mo, Na, Co, V, Si, Cl, B and I.

Vanadium is essential for the growth of Scenedesmus obliquus, in which it is involved in photosynthesis.

So, the correct answer is 'Scenedesmus algae'