Question

Consider the following two statements and select the correct option.
Statement I: Manganese toxicity may induce the deficiency of magnesium and iron.
Statement II: Manganese competes with magnesium and iron for uptake

• A. Both statements I and II are correct and II explains I
• B. Both statements I and II are correct and II does not explain I
• C. Statement I is true and statement II is false
• D. Both statements I and II are false

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Manganese toxicity may induce the deficiency of magnesium and iron, because manganese competes with magnesium and iron for uptake.