BIOLOGY
JAMB 2012 - Question 15
Biology 2012 JAMB Past Questions - Question 15: In plants, which of the following is required in minute quantities for growth?
Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
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Correct Answer
A
Explanation
Mineral elements such as copoer, boron, molybdenum,manganese and • zinc are -required in small quantity. They are called trace orminor or non - essential elements. Mineral elements such as nitrogen,phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, calcium iron, and magnesium are required inlarge quantity and thus called major or essential elements. Sodium is neither amajor nor a minor element.

