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Three or four of the following elements are absorbed by terrestrial plants as ions or components of ions. Which, if any, of the following is NOT absorbed by plants as an ion? If all are absorbed in ionic form, choose answer :

(a) Phosphorus

(b) Carbon

(c) Nitrogen

(d) Magnesium

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Best answer

Correct option: (b) Carbon

Explanation:

The bulk of the organic material of a plant is derived from carbon dioxide that is assimilated from the atmosphere.

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