Yellowing of leaves due to lack of chlorophyll is called:
AChlorosis (caused by N, Mg, Fe deficiency)
BNecrosis (which is tissue death)
CEtiolation (a light-deprivation effect)
DSenescence (the natural ageing process)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Chlorosis (caused by N, Mg, Fe deficiency)
CHLOROSIS = yellowing of leaves due to lack of chlorophyll. Caused by deficiency of N, Mg, Fe, S, Mn, Zn, Mo. NECROSIS = dead tissues. Etiolation = pale + spindly from no light.
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