Question

Which one of these do the plants require for the formation of adenosine triphosphate?

• A. N, P
• B. N, Ca
• C. N, Cu
• D. N, K

Answer 1

The correct option is A N, P

Nitrogen is the major constituent of proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins and hormones.
Phosphorous is a constituent of cell membranes, certain proteins, all nucleic acids and nucleotide and is required for all phosphorylation reactions.
Therefore, nitrogen and phosphorous are utilized by plants for the formation of adenosine triphosphate (ATP).