Question

Nutrients required by plants in large amounts are called .

• A. meganutrients
• B. macronutrients
• C. micronutrients

Answer 1

The correct option is B macronutrients

Plants require nutrients for their growth and development just like animals do. Plant nutrients are broadly classified into two main categories - macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients are those which are required by plants in large amounts whereas, micronutrients are those which are required in small amounts. E.g. Nitrogen, phosphorus are examples of macronutrients and iron, zinc are examples of micronutrients.