{"id":2914,"date":"2023-07-31T15:21:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T09:51:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/?p=2914"},"modified":"2023-07-31T15:37:58","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T10:07:58","slug":"mineral-nutrition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/mineral-nutrition\/","title":{"rendered":"Mineral Nutrition &#8211; Biology GK MCQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/mineral-nutrition\/#Mineral_Nutrition_%E2%80%93_Biology_GK_MCQ_%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%9C_%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%B7%E0%A4%A3\" >Mineral Nutrition &#8211; Biology GK MCQ (\u0916\u0928\u093f\u091c \u092a\u094b\u0937\u0923)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/mineral-nutrition\/#Mineral_Nutrition_%E2%80%93_Biology_GK_MCQ_%E2%80%93_Previous_Year_Questions\" >Mineral Nutrition &#8211; Biology GK MCQ &#8211; Previous Year Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/mcqs\/mineral-nutrition\/#Some_Important_Links\" >Some Important Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mineral_Nutrition_%E2%80%93_Biology_GK_MCQ_%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%9C_%E0%A4%AA%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%B7%E0%A4%A3\"><\/span>Mineral Nutrition <strong>&#8211; Biology GK MCQ<strong><strong> (<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u0916\u0928\u093f\u091c \u092a\u094b\u0937\u0923)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Embark on a fascinating journey into the world of Mineral Nutrition with our comprehensive MCQs page. Curated with a wide array of multiple-choice questions extracted from previous year papers of various exams across diverse sectors, including the esteemed UPSC IAS and more, this resource is a valuable aid for exam preparation and a valuable knowledge hub for learners seeking to understand the essential role of minerals in plant and human nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our MCQs collection delves into a broad spectrum of topics within Mineral Nutrition, encompassing mineral uptake, nutrient deficiency symptoms, mineral transport in plants, mineral functions in the human body, and much more. Each question is thoughtfully selected to align with the latest exam patterns and ensure accuracy and relevance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key features of our Mineral Nutrition MCQs page:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Exam-Focused Preparation:<\/strong> Prepare with confidence as our MCQs match the format and complexity of prestigious exams like UPSC IAS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In-Depth Coverage:<\/strong> Gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of minerals in plant growth and the importance of essential nutrients for human health.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detailed Explanations:<\/strong> Each MCQ comes with comprehensive explanations, enabling a deeper comprehension of mineral nutrition concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time-Efficient Learning:<\/strong> Optimize your study time with practice through multiple-choice questions, enhancing your retention and understanding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adaptive Learning:<\/strong> Customize your learning experience by selecting questions of varying difficulty levels, allowing you to progress at your own pace.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re a student preparing for exams or an enthusiast eager to grasp the significance of mineral nutrition, our Mineral Nutrition MCQs page offers a dynamic platform to enrich your knowledge and excel in academic and competitive endeavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mineral_Nutrition_%E2%80%93_Biology_GK_MCQ_%E2%80%93_Previous_Year_Questions\"><\/span>Mineral Nutrition &#8211; Biology GK MCQ<strong> &#8211; <strong>Previous Year Questions<\/strong><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>\r\n    \/* Quiz container *\/\r\n    .quiz-container {\r\n        max-width: 800px;\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n        padding: 20px;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n        font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Question *\/\r\n    .question {\r\n        background-color: #f9f9f9;\r\n        padding: 20px;\r\n        border: 1px solid #ccc;\r\n        font-size: 20px;\r\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n        border-radius: 5px;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n        position: relative;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Question header *\/\r\n    .question h4 {\r\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Options list *\/\r\n    .options {\r\n        list-style-type: none;\r\n        padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Option item *\/\r\n    .options li {\r\n        margin: 10px;\r\n        padding: 10px;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        border-radius: 5px;\r\n        border: 2px solid #ccc;\r\n        box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Option number *\/\r\n    .options li span {\r\n        margin-right: 10px;\r\n        width: 20px;\r\n        height: 20px;\r\n        border-radius: 50%;\r\n        border: 2px solid black;\r\n        display: flex;\r\n        justify-content: center;\r\n        align-items: center;\r\n        font-weight: bold;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Option colors *\/\r\n    .options li span.option-a {\r\n        background-color: #FFD700; \/* Yellow *\/\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .options li span.option-b {\r\n        background-color: #FF1493; \/* Pink *\/\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .options li span.option-c {\r\n        background-color: #00BFFF; \/* Light Blue *\/\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .options li span.option-d {\r\n        background-color: #7CFC00; \/* Green-Yellow *\/\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    .options li span.option-e {\r\n        background-color: #EE82EE; \/* Purple-Pink *\/\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Show answer button *\/\r\n    .show-answer {\r\n        background-color: #0066CC;\r\n        color: #fff;\r\n        border: none;\r\n        padding: 8px 20px;\r\n        font-size: 20px;\r\n        cursor: pointer;\r\n        border-radius: 3px;\r\n        text-align: center;\r\n        display: inline-block;\r\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Answer box *\/\r\n    .answer-box {\r\n        margin: 0 auto;\r\n        padding: 10px;\r\n        font-size: 20px;\r\n        color: #61970F;\r\n        box-sizing: border-box;\r\n        display: none;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Question header *\/\r\n    .quiz-container .question-header {\r\n        color: darkblue;\r\n        font-weight: bold;\r\n        margin-right: 10px;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Question header and text *\/\r\n    .quiz-container .question-header,\r\n    .quiz-container .question-text {\r\n        display: inline;\r\n        font-weight: bold;\r\n    }\r\n\r\n    \/* Responsive styles *\/\r\n    @media (max-width: 767px) {\r\n        .quiz-container {\r\n            padding: 10px;\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"quiz-container\">\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Phytotron is meant for ... .... [ AIIMS 1998]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198473\">Controlled irradiation<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198473\">Induction of mutations<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198473\"> Controlled humidity<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198473\">Growing plants under controlled environment<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Leghaemoglobin is formed for ... ... [ AIIMS 2012]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198474\"> Respiration<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198474\"> Photosynthesis<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198474\"> Nitrogen fixation<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198474\">Fatty acid synthesis<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Choose in correct pair.<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198475\"> Pulses - Nostoc<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198475\">Nitrogenase - iron &amp; molybdenum containing protein.<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198475\"> leghemoglobin - Oxygen carries protein.<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198475\"> FAD - Floride Adenine Dinucleotide.<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Pungent principle, sinigrin, of crucifers is a ... ..... [ BHU 1994]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198476\">Glycoside having sulphur<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198476\">Glycoside having cyanide<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198476\"> Glycoside having special amino acids<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198476\"> Tannin<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Match the following concerning essential elements and their functions in plants ... [NEET 2020] Select the correct option\r\n(a) Iron\t(i) Photolysis of water\r\n(b) Zinc\t(ii) Pollen germination\r\n(c) Boron\t(iii) Required for chlorophyll biosynthesis\r\n(d) Manganese\t(iv) IAA biosynthesis<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198477\"> a \u2192 iii; b \u2192 iv; c \u2192 ii; d \u2192 i;<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198477\">a \u2192 iv; b \u2192 i; c \u2192 ii; d \u2192 iii;<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198477\">a \u2192 ii; b \u2192 i; c \u2192 iv; d \u2192 iii;<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198477\">a \u2192 iii; b \u2192 iii; c \u2192 ii; d \u2192 i;<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Which of the following elements is responsible for maintaining turgor in cells ? [NEET 2018]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198478\"> Potassium<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198478\">Sodium<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198478\"> Magnesium<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198478\">Calcium<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">In which of the following forms is iron absorbed by plants ? [NEET 2018]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198479\"> Free element<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198479\">Ferrous<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198479\"> Ferric<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198479\">Both ferric and ferrous<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">The product(s) of reaction catalyzed by nitrogenase in root nodules of leguminous plants is\/are<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198480\"> Ammonia and oxygen<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198480\">Ammonia and hydrogen<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198480\">Ammonia alone<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198480\">Nitrate alone<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"b\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Essential macronutrients are ... ..... [ MPPMT 1993]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198481\">Manufactured during photosynthesis<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198481\">Produced by growth hormones<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198481\">Absorbed from soil<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198481\">Produced by enzymes<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Gene responsible for nitrogen fixation is ... ... [ Pb. PMT 2005]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198482\">Nif<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198482\">Nitrogenase<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198482\">Yeast alanine tRNA synthetase<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198482\">RNA synthetase<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">An essential element is that which ... .... [ MPPMT 1990]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198483\"> Is found in plant ash<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198483\">Is available in soil<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198483\"> Improves health of plants<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198483\">Is irreplaceable and indispensable for growth of plants<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Denitrification is carried out by .... ..... [ JKCET 2012]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198484\"> Nitrosomonas<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198484\">Nitrosococcus<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198484\">Nitrobacter<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198484\">Pseudomonas<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Plants absorb nitrogen as ... ... [ CMC 2002]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198485\"> Nitrate<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198485\"> Nitrite<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198485\">Ammonia and Urea<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198485\"> All the above<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Function of leghaemoglobin during biological nitrogen fixation in root nodules of legumes is to .... ..... [ AIIMS 2006]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198486\"> Convert atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198486\">Convert ammonia to nitrite<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198486\"> Transport oxygen for activity of nitrogenase<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198486\">Protect nitrogenase from oxygen<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Major role of minor elements inside living organisms is to act as ... ...[ CBSE 2003]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198487\"> Binder of cell structure<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198487\">Constituent of hormones<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198487\"> Building blocks of important amino acids<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198487\">Cofactor of enzymes<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"d\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Active transport occurs ... .... [ BHU 2000 ]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198488\">Against concentration gradient and requires ATP<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198488\"> Against concentration gradient but does not require ATP<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198488\">Along concentration gradient but requires ATP<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198488\">) Along concentration gradient but does not require ATP<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"a\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">In the given diagram A and B represent ... ..[AIIMS 2011]<\/div>\r\n      <ul class=\"options\">\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-a\">A<\/span><label for=\"optA_198489\">Mineralisation, Demineralization<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-b\">B<\/span><label for=\"optB_198489\">Ammonification, Denitrification<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-c\">C<\/span><label for=\"optC_198489\">) Denitrification, Ammonification<\/label><\/li>\r\n        <li><span class=\"option-d\">D<\/span><label for=\"optD_198489\">Denitrification, Mineralisation<\/label><\/li>\r\n              <\/ul>\r\n      <div class=\"answer-box\"><\/div>\r\n      <button class=\"show-answer\" data-answer=\"c\">Show Answer<\/button>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"question\">\r\n      <span class=\"question-header\">Question:<\/span>\r\n      <div class=\"question-text\">Element which is a component of proteinaceous materials and protoplasm is ... ... 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