Q. Choose the odd one out w.r.t chief sink for mineral elements :

Q. Choose the odd one out w.r.t chief sink for mineral elements :

(a) Mature leaves

(b) Seeds and Fruits

(c) Young leaves

(d) Meristem

Solution :

Correct option : A Growing regions of the plant such as the apical and lateral meristems, young leaves, developing flowers, fruits and seeds and storage organs are the chief sinks for the mineral elements since they need more resources to grow.