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How is sulphur important for plants? Name the aminoacids in which it is present.

Sulphur is present in plants in the form of Sulphate.It is important for plants because:

1. It is important for the formation of Chlorophyll.


2. It is the main constituent of various coenzymes.


3. It is the main constituent of various Vitamins like Thiamine,Coenzyme A and Biotin etc.


4. It is involved in the nodulation of legumes.


5. It is important for the structure of proteins.


Sulphur is present in two Amino acids :


1. Cysteine


2. Methionine


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