Name the amino acid from which 17 other amino acids are formed by transamination in plants?

1. Glycine	2. Lysine
3. Tryptophan	4. Glutamic acid

Which one of the following statements can best explain the term critical concentration of an essential element?
1. Essential element concentration below which plant growth is retarded.
2. Essential element concentration below which plant growth becomes stunted.
3. Essential element concentration below which plant remains in the vegetative phase.
4. None of the above

Reaction carried out by ${\mathrm{N}}_2$ fixing microbes include
(i) 2NH₃ + 3O₂ \(\rightarrow\) \(2NO_2^-\) + 2H⁺ + 2H₂O 
(ii) \(2NO_2^-\) + O₂ \(\rightarrow\) 2NO₃
Select the false statement:
1. (i) is carried out by Nitrosomonas or Nitrococcus
2. (ii) is carried out by Nitrobacter
3. Both (i) and (ii) can be called nitrification
4. Bacteria carrying out (i) and (ii) are usually photoautotrophs

With regard to the Biological Nitrogen Fixation by Rhizobium in association with soyabean, which one of the following statement/statements does not hold true?
1. Nitrogenase may require oxygen for its functioning .
2. Nitrogenase is MO-Fe protein.
3. Leg-hemoglobin is a pink coloured pigment.
4. Nitrogenase helps to convert ${\mathrm{N}}_2$ gas into two molecules of ammonia. 

Match the element with its associated functions/roles and choose the correct option among given below:

Options:

Plants can be grown in (Select the incorrect option)
1. Soil with essential nutrients
2. Water with essential nutrients
3. Either water or soil with essential nutrients
4. Water or soil without essential nutrients

Identify the incorrectly matched co-factor in Column I with enzymes in Column II:

The process of protein synthesis will be adversely affected by the deficiency of which of the following elements in plants despite adequate availability of nitrogen?
1. Potassium
2. Boron
3. Chlorine
4. Copper

Identify the incorrectly matched essential mineral nutrient in plants [Column I] with function [Column II]:

A symptom common to the deficiency of Ca, Mg, Cu and K in plants is:
1. Chlorosis
2. Inhibition of cell division
3. Necrosis
4. Delay in flowering