Deficiency symptoms of which of the following elements appear first in young tissues/leaves?
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Correct answer: Calcium (Ca)
Calcium and Sulfur are relatively immobile because they form structural components of the cell (e.g., calcium pectinate in the middle lamella). Since they cannot be easily remobilized from older parts, deficiency symptoms appear first in new, growing tissues.
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