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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question

Question

According to the document, what characterizes elements referred to as macronutrients?
Options
A They are required in very small amounts.
B They are obtained solely from the air.
C They are soil elements required in relatively large amounts.
Correct Answer
D They are trace elements only.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 24 clarifies, 'Six of the soil elements required by plants are needed in relatively large amounts. These are called macronutrients.'

Hint

The prefix 'macro-' typically means large.

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