Chief sinks for the mineral elements in plants are:
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Correct answer: Apical meristems, young leaves, and developing fruits
Minerals are transported to the parts of the plant that have the highest metabolic demand. These include growing regions (meristems), young leaves, developing flowers, fruits, and seeds.
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