The element that is essential for the synthesis of auxin in plants is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The element that is essential for the synthesis of auxin in plants is:
A. Copper
B. Zinc
C. Manganese
D. Iron
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Zinc is a micronutrient that acts as a cofactor for tryptophan synthetase, an enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of the auxin indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) from tryptophan. Zinc deficiency causes stunted growth and 'little leaf' disease. Iron is for chlorophyll synthesis, copper for enzymes, manganese for photosystem II.

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