Question

Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are examples of:

• A. Micro-nutrients
• B. Macronutrients
• C. Fertilizers
• D. Both (a) and (b)

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Macronutrients

The correct option is B.

Explanation for the correct option:

Option B:

1. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are major nutrients also known as macronutrients.
2. Macronutrients are the nutrients that your body needs in large amounts, which include fat, carbohydrates, and proteins.
3. Macronutrients are nutrients that provide calories or energy and are required in large amounts to maintain bodily functions and carry out the activities of daily life.
4. Most macronutrient foods contain different micronutrients too.
5. Macronutrients are the nutritive components of food that the body needs for energy and to maintain the body’s structure and systems.

Explanation for the incorrect options:

Option A:

The term micronutrients are used to describe vitamins and minerals in general.

Option C:

Fertilizers are chemical substances supplied to the crops to increase their productivity.

Option D:

Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium cannot come under micronutrients.

Final answer: Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are examples of macronutrients.