SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Select all of the following that are macronutrients.
A
calcium
B
manganese
C
copper
D
sulfur
E
magnesium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are 7 essential plant nutrient elements defined as micronutrients [boron (B), zinc (Zn), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), chlorine (Cl)].

Detailed explanation-2: -Macro nutrients are nutrients which are present in plants in large amounts (in excess of 10 m mole kg−1 of dry matter). Plant macronutrients include carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulphur, potassium, calcium and magnesium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Carbohydrates, fat and protein are called macronutrients.

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