Q. $Ca^{2 +}$ is an essential elements in plants. The major function it performs is
A) Selective permeability of the cell membrane
B) Maintenance of the cell turgidity
C) Energy transfer
D) Increases hardness of the cell wall
Explanation
One of the major function of $Ca^{+ 2}$ or calcium ion is to increase the handnsi of cell well other function are (i) Organisation of mitotic spindle (ii) Meristematic activity (iii) Metabolism (iv) Prevention of mineral and organic acid toxicity (v) Secondary messenger for some hormonal signals
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