(B) The correct answer is $P$ (Phosphorus).Usable energy in biological systems is stored in the form of $ATP$ (Adenosine Triphosphate).$ATP$ consists

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(B) The correct answer is $P$ (Phosphorus).Usable energy in biological systems is stored in the form of $ATP$ (Adenosine Triphosphate).$ATP$ consists of an adenosine molecule bonded to three phosphate groups.Therefore,phosphorus is an essential inorganic element required for the synthesis of $ATP$,which acts as the energy currency of the cell.

Class 11 Biology Mineral Nutrition Role of Macro and Micro-nutrients

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The inorganic element that helps in converting food into usable energy is:

A
$S$
B
$P$
C
$Ca$
D
$Mg$

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Role of Macro and Micro-nutrients

Identify the group of micronutrients.

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Boron takes part in

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Which mineral element is present in the structure of the amino acids $Cysteine$ and $Methionine$?

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Match the following concerning essential elements and their functions in plants:

Element Function

$(a)$ Iron $(i)$ Photolysis of water

$(b)$ Zinc $(ii)$ Pollen germination

$(c)$ Boron $(iii)$ Required for chlorophyll biosynthesis

$(d)$ Manganese $(iv)$ $IAA$ biosynthesis

Select the correct option:

Element	Function
$(a)$ Iron	$(i)$ Photolysis of water
$(b)$ Zinc	$(ii)$ Pollen germination
$(c)$ Boron	$(iii)$ Required for chlorophyll biosynthesis
$(d)$ Manganese	$(iv)$ $IAA$ biosynthesis