(C) The eggshell is composed of approximately $94\%$ calcium carbonate. Calcium is essential for the calcification process of the shell. Therefore,a d

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(C) The eggshell is composed of approximately $94\%$ calcium carbonate. Calcium is essential for the calcification process of the shell. Therefore,a deficiency of calcium in the diet of the bird leads to the production of eggs with thin or soft shells.

Class 11 Biology Mineral Nutrition Role of Macro and Micro-nutrients

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Calcium deficiency results in the formation of an egg with

A
Lesser amount of yolk
B
Lesser amount of albumen
C
Soft shell
D
Non porous shell

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Which one of the following is not a micronutrient?

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Explain the importance of the $Cl^-$ ion as an anion in plants.

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Match the following concerning essential elements and their functions in plants:

Element Function

$(a)$ Iron $(i)$ Photolysis of water

$(b)$ Zinc $(ii)$ Pollen germination

$(c)$ Boron $(iii)$ Required for chlorophyll biosynthesis

$(d)$ Manganese $(iv)$ $IAA$ biosynthesis

Select the correct option:

Element	Function
$(a)$ Iron	$(i)$ Photolysis of water
$(b)$ Zinc	$(ii)$ Pollen germination
$(c)$ Boron	$(iii)$ Required for chlorophyll biosynthesis
$(d)$ Manganese	$(iv)$ $IAA$ biosynthesis