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The nutrients which are required in small quantities are called micronutrients e.g. iron, molybdenum, boron, chlorine, zinc etc. Similarly, the nutrients which are required in large quantities are called macronutrients e.g. carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, magnesium, potassium etc.
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Which provide the energy that your body uses macronutrients or micronutrients?
micronutrients
What are the macronutrients and micronutrients needed by plants?
macronutrients= nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Micronutrients= boron, iron, manganese, zinc, molybdenum, and copper.
Do macronutrients and micronutrients help regulate the body's processes?
micronutrients regulate the body process?
What are the two basic categories of major nutrients are?
macronutrients and micronutrients
The two basic categories of major nutrients are?
macronutrients and micronutrients
What are the Similiarties between macronutrients and micronutrients?
Both are essential for the function and development of the body.
How many micronutrients and macronutrients in chicken gatsby and mcDonald burger?
your mom and your dad
Which nutritents are considered macronutrients?
A nutrient is a macronutrient when it is needed by the body in larger amounts than micronutrients. The macronutrients are required in large amounts for living beings. Some macronutrients are: Nitrogen, Carbon& Potassium.
What are macronutrients micronutrients?
The nutrients which are required in small quantities are called micronutrients e.g. iron, molybdenum, boron, chlorine, zinc etc. Similarly, the nutrients which are required in large quantities are called macronutrients e.g. carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, magnesium, potassium etc.
What is the difference between macronutrients and micronutrients?
Macronutrients include Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen. Micronutrients are chlorine, iron, maganese, zinc, boron, sodium, copper, molybdenum and nickel. Plants need these nutrients to survive. Macronutrients mainly include carbohydrates, proteins and fats and also water which are required in large quantities and their main function being the release of energy in body. Whereas, micronutrients mainly comprise vitamins and minerals which are required in minute quantities. However, both macronutrients as well as micronutrients are essential
What are the types of nutrient?
Nutrients can be broadly categorized as water, vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, and fatty acids (or lipids). Fiber is not actually a nutrient but it is an important part of your diet, nonetheless.
Is thiamine b1 a nutrient?
Micronutrient.The macronutrients are the large molecules like protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Micronutrients are smaller molecules like vitamins and minerals.
