Question

Micro-nutrients are

• A. Less important in nutrition than macro-nutrients
• B. As important in nutrition as macro-nutrients
• C. May be omitted from culture media without any detrimental effect on the plant
• D. Called micro because they play only minor role in nutrition

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

As important in nutrition as macro-nutrients

Plants require 17 essential mineral nutrients, which are divided into two categories micronutrients and macronutrients. Micronutrients are the nutrients required in smaller quantities, while macronutrients are required in larger quantities.
Hence , the correct option is B.