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The macronutrient which is an essential component of cell organic compounds, yet not obtained by plants from soil, is
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Options:
  • A Nitrogen
  • B Carbon
  • C Phosphorous
  • D Magnesium
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Carbon
Carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen are called the framework elements as all the components of a living organism contain C, H and O, particularly the carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. The three elements are taken up by the plant in the form of CO2 and H2O.

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