Question

difference between macronutrient and micronutrient

Answer 1

macronutrients-these are nutrients required in large quantities.

Answer 2

Difference between Macronutrients and Micronutrients :

1. Macronutrients are required in large quantities while micronutrients are required in very small amounts.

2. Concentration of each macronutrient in plants is more than 1 mg per gm of dry matter while concentration of micronutrients is called below 1 mg per gm of dry matter.

3. Micronutrients take part in building plant body and different protoplasmic structures while micronutrients have no such functions.

4. Micronutrients have no significant role in enzyme activity and electron transport while micronutrients are involved in enzyme activity and electron transport.