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Toxicity of manganese leads to visibility of deficiency symptoms of

Option: 1

Iron


Option: 2

Magnesium


Option: 3

Calcium


Option: 4

All of the above


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  • Toxicity of one mineral may induce a deficiency of other minerals. For example, deficiency of Mn causes deficiency of Fe, Mg and Ca. 
  • The prominent symptom of Mn toxicity is brown spots surrounded by chlorotic veins.
  • Due to the toxicity of Mn following effects are seen
    • Reduction in the uptake of Mg and Fe
    • Prevention of binding of Mg with enzymes
    • Inhibition of Ca translocation to shoot apex

Hence, the correct answer is option d.

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