Join the Most Relevant JEE Main 2025 Test Series & get 99+ percentile! Join Now
Search any question & find its solution
Question: Answered & Verified by Expert
A plant requires magnesium for
BiologyMineral NutritionNEET
Options:
  • A Protein synthesis
  • B Chlorophyll synthesis
  • C Cell wall development
  • D Holding cells together
Solution:
1896 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Chlorophyll synthesis


Plants require magnesium for chlorophyll synthesis. All four tetrapyrrole rings bind with magnesium (Mg++) ion at the center of chlorophyll molecule.

Looking for more such questions to practice?

Download the MARKS App - The ultimate prep app for IIT JEE & NEET with chapter-wise PYQs, revision notes, formula sheets, custom tests & much more.