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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question
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What distinguishes micronutrients from macronutrients in plants?
Options
A Micronutrients are organic, while macronutrients are inorganic.
B Micronutrients are supplied by soil, while macronutrients are from air and water.
C Micronutrients are required in very small amounts, while macronutrients are required in large amounts.
Correct Answer
D Micronutrients are essential for structural support, while macronutrients are for metabolic processes.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 24 states: 'Six of the soil elements required by plants are needed in relatively large amounts. These are called macronutrients.' and 'The remaining 7 elements supplied by soil are required in very small amounts and are termed micronutrients (minor or trace elements).'

Hint

The prefixes 'micro-' and 'macro-' denote size or quantity.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 406 of 802
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