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Essential Mineral Nutrients

Question

In which of the following forms is iron absorbed by plants?

Easy

A

Ferric
B

Ferrous
C

Free element
D

Both ferric and ferrous

Solution

Plants obtain iron in the form of ferric ions ( $Fe^{3 +}$ ). It is required in larger amounts in comparison to other micronutrients. It is an important constituent of proteins involved in the transfer of electrons like ferredoxin and cytochromes.

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