HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Macro-nutrients are found in soil.They can be ____ by use of fertilizers. They are needed in ____ amounts by the plants.
A
Removed, Small
B
Replenished, Small
C
Removed, Large
D
Replenished, Large
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are needed in larger amounts than other nutrients; they are considered primary macronutrients. Secondary macronutrients include sulfur, calcium, and magnesium. Micronutrients such as iron and copper are necessary in much smaller amounts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nitrogen is the element required by the plants in the largest quantity. Nitrogen is a part of the proteins that are the basic building blocks for any living organism.

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