Question

Which of the following is not a function of chlorine?

• A. Water splitting reaction
• B. Anion-cation balance
• C. Pollen germination
• D. Determination of solute concentration

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Pollen germination

• Chlorine is an essential micronutrient.

• It is absorbed by plants in form of Cl-.

• Its functions include maintaining anion-cation balance of cell, determination of solute concentration in cell and oxygen evolution in water splitting reaction.

• Boron is responsible for pollen germination.