Question

Plants need both sulfur and phosphorus in order to grow and reproduce. How do plants obtain sulfur and phosphorus? A) Plants take in compounds of sulfur and phosphorus through the stomata. B) Plants absorb sulfates and phosphates present in the soil through their roots. C) Plants get sulfur and phosphorus through the insecticides sprayed on the leaves. D) Plants absorb sulfur and phosphorus from rain droplets that accumulate on leaves.

Answer 1

Answer – B (Plants absorb sulfates and phosphates present in the soil through their roots)

Sulfur and Phosphorus are naturally present to some degree in the soil. These naturally occurring elements are needed by plants for their growth and reproduction, so usually, the plants absorb them through their roots.

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. Plants absorb phosphates and sulfates which are present in the soil through their roots.

Sulphate is termed as ion which is a polyatomic anion which are salts made of sulphuric acid

Both phosphorus and sulfur are natural occurring elements and they are needed for reproduction and growth by plants.