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Plants receive nutrients from

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. atmosphere
  2. chlorophyll
  3. soil
  4. light

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: soil

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) soil šŸ“š Explanation: While plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and energy from sunlight, they receive essential mineral nutrients and water directly from the soil. These nutrients include macro-elements like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. The plant's root system absorbs these minerals dissolved in soil water and transports them to the leaves. Proper soil quality is essential for sustaining healthy plant growth and agricultural productivity.