The inorganic essential elements which are obtained from the soil are called as

Options

A. mineral elements
B. non-mineral elements
C. non-essential elements
D. both b and c

Answer

A

Explanation

Essential elements derived from soil are termed as mineral elements E.g. , P,K,S,Mg,Ca,Fe,Zn,Mn,B,Cu,Mo,Cl and N. Essential elemen ts got from air or water are known as non-mineral elements E.G., C,H,O in aquatic habitats as well as in soil solution, mineral elements occur dissolved in water. Nitrogen is included in both mnineral and non-mineral elements.