(D) Silicon is a beneficial element for many plants,especially members of the family $Poaceae$ (grasses).$1$. $Oryza$ $sativa$ (Rice) is a well-known

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(D) Silicon is a beneficial element for many plants,especially members of the family $Poaceae$ (grasses).$1$. $Oryza$ $sativa$ (Rice) is a well-known silicon accumulator.$2$. $Triticum$ $aestivum$ (Wheat) also accumulates significant amounts of silicon in its tissues to provide structural support and resistance against pests and diseases.Therefore,all the listed plants are known to accumulate silicon.

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Name a plant which accumulates silicon.

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Oryza sativa (Rice)
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Triticum aestivum (Wheat)
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Zea mays (Maize)
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All of the above

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Select the correct match for $X$ and $Y$.
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$(1)$ Magnesium $(P)$ Blood clotting
$(2)$ Molybdenum $(Q)$ Constituent of cysteine amino acid
$(3)$ Calcium $(R)$ Essential for nitrogen fixation
$(4)$ Sulphur $(S)$ Activation of enzymes

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Nitrate present in the soil is reduced to nitrogen by the process of denitrification. Which bacteria are responsible for denitrification?

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Identify the correct pair:
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$P$. Phosphorus $I$. Splitting of water to liberate oxygen during photosynthesis
$Q$. Potassium $II$. Constituent of cell membranes and all nucleotides
$R$. Magnesium $III$. In more abundant quantities in the meristematic tissue,buds,leaves,and root tips
$S$. Manganese $IV$. Constituent of the ring structure of chlorophyll and helps to maintain the ribosome structure

$P - Q - R - S$

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Which of the following plants are used as green manure in crop fields and in sandy soils?

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Column $X$	Column $Y$
$(1)$ Magnesium	$(P)$ Blood clotting
$(2)$ Molybdenum	$(Q)$ Constituent of cysteine amino acid
$(3)$ Calcium	$(R)$ Essential for nitrogen fixation
$(4)$ Sulphur	$(S)$ Activation of enzymes

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Phosphorus	$I$. Splitting of water to liberate oxygen during photosynthesis
$Q$. Potassium	$II$. Constituent of cell membranes and all nucleotides
$R$. Magnesium	$III$. In more abundant quantities in the meristematic tissue,buds,leaves,and root tips
$S$. Manganese	$IV$. Constituent of the ring structure of chlorophyll and helps to maintain the ribosome structure

Name a plant which accumulates silicon.

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$(1)$ Magnesium $(P)$ Blood clotting
$(2)$ Molybdenum $(Q)$ Constituent of cysteine amino acid
$(3)$ Calcium $(R)$ Essential for nitrogen fixation
$(4)$ Sulphur $(S)$ Activation of enzymes