Correct option is B
The correct answer is (B) (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
Explanation:
• Iron (A): Essential for the synthesis of chlorophyll (I), although it is not a part of the chlorophyll molecule itself (Magnesium is the central atom).
• Zinc (B): Required for the biosynthesis of Indole Acetic Acid (III), which is a natural auxin (plant hormone). Zinc deficiency leads to 'little leaf' disease.
• Manganese (C): Plays a critical role in the photolysis of water (II) during the light reaction of photosynthesis (Oxygen Evolving Complex).
• Boron (D): Essential for the translocation of sugars (IV) through the phloem by forming sugar-borate complexes.
Information Booster:
• Boron is also critical for pollen germination and cell differentiation.
• Manganese deficiency often causes 'Grey speck' in oats.
• Iron is a constituent of ferredoxin and cytochromes.
Additional Knowledge:
• Option A, C, and D provide incorrect functional pairings. For instance, Zinc is not involved in water photolysis, and Boron is not the primary element for chlorophyll synthesis. Understanding these specific physiological roles is a core part of agricultural science.