Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): A deficiency of an essential nutrient makes it impossible for the plant to complete the vegetative or reproductive stages of its life cycle.
Statement (II): Such deficiency is specific to the element in question and can be prevented or corrected only by supplying this element.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

Remember Arnon and Stout's three criteria of essentiality (1939):
1. Plant cannot complete its life cycle.
2. The deficiency is highly specific (cannot be replaced).
3. The element is directly involved in plant metabolism.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A