Question

Distinguish between macro nutrients and micro nutritions

Answer 1

There are six recognized macronutrients - nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium and sulfur. Common micronutrients include boron, carbon, chlorine, copper, hydrogen, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, oxygen and zinc.

Contrary to what their name suggests, micronutrients are no less important to plant health. The only difference between macronutrients and micronutrients are the amounts of each found in the plant tissue.

Answer 2

Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals are essential components of food, these components are called nutrients, but Nutrition is the mode of taking food by an organism and its utilisation by the body.