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The major portion of the dry weight of p...

The major portion of the dry weight of plants comprised of

A

Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen

B

Nitrogen, Phosphorus and potassium

C

Calcium, magnesium and sulfur

D

Carbon, nitrogen and hydrogen

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There are three nonessential elements which are indispensable for plant growth CH, and O together constitute about 94% of the total dry weight of the plant. They take part in the synthesis of the cell wall, storage, carbohydrate, protoplasmic constituents and other biochemical’s.
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