A small aquatic plant was put in each of the petridishes -X, Y Z, containing different culture solutions. After six weeks the plant in dish X had the same number of leaves as it had previously were all small and yellowish. Plant in dish Y had more leaves of normal size and dark green colour. Plants in dish Z had more leaves of normal size but very pale. Which of the following show the element missing in the culture?

Question

A small aquatic plant was put in each of the petridishes -X, Y Z, containing different culture solutions. After six weeks the plant in dish X had the same number of leaves as it had previously were all small and yellowish. Plant in dish Y had more leaves of normal size and dark green colour. Plants in dish Z had more leaves of normal size but very pale. Which of the following show the element missing in the culture? (A) X - Magnesium, Y - Phosphorus, Z - Nitrogen (B) X - Phosphorus, Y - Magnesium, Z - Nitrogen (C) X - Phosphorus, Y - Nitrogen, Z - Magnesium (D) X - Magnesium, Y - Nitrogen, Z - Phosphorus

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Correct answer is (a) X - Magnesium, Y - Phosphorus, Z - Nitrogen