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Which of the following is a macronutrient in plant?


A

Iron

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Nitrogen

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Manganese

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D

Zinc

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Solution

The correct option is B

Nitrogen


The correct option is (B):
Explanation for the correct option:

  1. Plants require a number of nutrients for their healthy growth and development.
  2. These nutrients are directly absorbed by their roots and are essential for their normal growth and reproduction.
  3. Plant nutrients can be classified as
    • Macronutrients- Required in large quantity by the plants like, 1mg —10 mg per 1 gram weight of plant.
      • Examples- Nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
    • Micronutrients- Required in very small quantity by the plants like, 0.1 mg per 1 gram weight of plant.
      • Examples- Iron, manganese and zinc

Final answer: Nitrogen is an example of macronutrients.


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