Distinguish between micronutrients and macronutrients. Give suitable examples.

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Macronutrients Micronutrients

They are required in large quantities by the plant. They are required in small quantities by the plant.

In plants, the concentration of each macronutrient is more than 1 mg/gm of dry matter. In plants, the concentration of each micronutrient is less than 1 mg/gm of dry matter.

They are involved in building plant body and various protoplasmic structures. They are required in traces for synthesising new compounds.

Examples: Nitrogen, phosphorous, and magnesium. Examples: Iron, manganese, and chlorine.

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Macronutrients	Micronutrients
They are required in large quantities by the plant.	They are required in small quantities by the plant.
In plants, the concentration of each macronutrient is more than 1 mg/gm of dry matter.	In plants, the concentration of each micronutrient is less than 1 mg/gm of dry matter.
They are involved in building plant body and various protoplasmic structures.	They are required in traces for synthesising new compounds.
Examples: Nitrogen, phosphorous, and magnesium.	Examples: Iron, manganese, and chlorine.