Multiple choice

Chief sinks for the mineral elements are growing regions of the plants such as the

  1. Apical and lateral meristems

  2. Young leaves and developing flowers,fruits, seeds

  3. Storage organs

  4. All
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Explanation

Growing regions, including meristems, young leaves, developing fruits, and storage organs, all act as metabolic sinks that require a constant supply of mineral elements.

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