Question

What are nutrients and discuss the roll of micro and macro nutrients?

Answer 1

Answer:

the term micronutrients is used to describe vitamins and minerals in general macro nutrients on the other hand include proteins, fats and carbohydrates our body needs smaller amounts of micronutrients relative to macronutrients that's why they are labeled micro

Answer 2

Explanation:

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➡ They are needed in very small amounts.

➡ They include iron, manganese, copper, molybdenum, zinc, boron, chlorine and nickel.

➡ Essential elements are also grouped into four categories on the basis of their functions. They are:-

◼ Components of biomolecules and structural elements of cells.

E.g. Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen,

Nitrogen.

◼ Components of energy-related chemical compounds .

E.g. Mg in chlorophyll and phosphorous in ATP.