Question

Differentiate between macro and micro element.

Answer 1

MACROELEMENT	MICROELEMENT
They are present in the plant in large quantity.	They are present in the plant in small quality.
They build up plant body and different protoplasmic constituents.	They do not build up the plant body.
They are not toxic when in slight excess.	They are toxic when in slight excess.
Examples include carbon, potassium, sodium, oxygen.	Examples include zinc, boron, copper, nickel.