Biomolecules Question 106

Question: Which is not a micronutrient?

Options:

A) Zn

B) Ca

C) Cu

D) Mo

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Macronutrients are nutrients that are required in larger amounts by plants and other living organisms. Carbon(C), hydrogen (H), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), phosphorous (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), sulfur (S), and magnesium (Mg) are macronutrients.

Micronutrients are nutrients that are required in smaller amounts.

Boron (B), chlorine (Cl), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), molybdenum (Mo), nickel (Ni). and cobalt (Co) are categorized as micronutrients.