In which of the following forms is iron absorbed by plants ?
Free element
Ferrous
Ferric
Both ferric and ferrous
Iron Function -
Component of ferredoxin, cytochromes. Activates catalase, formation of chlorophyll.
- wherein
Deficiency - Interveinal chlorosis, green netting of citrus.
Iron is absorbed by plants in the form of ferric ions. Plants absorb iron in both form i.e. Fe++ and Fe+++. (Preferably Fe++)
Option 1)
Free element
This is incorrect.
Option 2)
Ferrous
This is incorrect.
Option 3)
Ferric
This is correct.
Option 4)
Both ferric and ferrous
This is incorrect.