Mark out the number of incorrect statement/s: [I] Some essential elements can alter the osmotic potential of a cell. [II] Nitrogen is required by the meristematic tissues and the metabolically active

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Mark out the number of incorrect statement/s:

[I] Some essential elements can alter the osmotic potential of a cell.
[II] Nitrogen is required by the meristematic tissues and the metabolically active cells only.
[III] Mg⁺²is needed by several respiratory enzymes.
[IV] Mo is essential for the water-splitting reaction in photosynthesis, a reaction that leads to oxygen evolution.
[V] Sulphur is the main constituent of several coenzymes, vitamins (thiamine, biotin, coenzyme-A) and ferredoxin.

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Statement II and IV are incorrect. Mn is essential for water splitting and Nitrogen is needed by all the cells. Nitrogen is required by all parts of a plant, particularly the meristematic tissues and the metabolically active cells.

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