NEET BIOLOGY

PLANT PHYSIOLOGY

PLANT GROWTH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are the basic needs of plants?
A
air, water, nutrients, sun, temperature and space.
B
air, water, nutrients, sun, roots, food, shelter.
C
air, water, sun, shelter, nutrients, and space.
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Plants have four basic survival needs; water, air, sunlight, and soil. The plant needs water to survive. Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Plants need fresh air to grow and dispose of their waste.

Detailed explanation-2: -All plants need space to grow, the right temperature, light, water, air, nutrients, and time.

Detailed explanation-3: -Plants need five things in order to grow: sunlight, proper temperature, moisture, air, and nutrients. These five things are provided by the natural or artificial environments where the plants live.

Detailed explanation-4: -Soil is a major source of nutrients needed by plants for growth. The three main nutrients are nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K). Together they make up the trio known as NPK. Other important nutrients are calcium, magnesium and sulfur.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer: Plants need Water, Carbon dioxide, food from leaves, minerals absorbed by roots, oxygen, sunlight and chlorophyll for photosynthesis.

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