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Micronutrients are needed for the proper functioning of every system in the body and are vital for good health.

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What are the macronutrients and micronutrients needed by plants?

macronutrients= nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Micronutrients= boron, iron, manganese, zinc, molybdenum, and copper.


Do micronutrients fight disease?

Micronutrients are needed in the body in small amounts to provide optimal health. These are known as vitamins and minerals. The micronutrients help the metabolism and cell life cycles complete, regenerate, and function, therefore helping ward off disease.


Why are vitamin and minerals sometimes called micronutrients?

because they are needed in small amounts than other nutrients


Does micronutrients provide the energy that your body uses?

No. Micronutrients are things you need only in tiny amounts (like cobalt or cyanide) , and have no role in energy production EXCEPT that some are needed to allow that energy to be produced at all.


What are the three micronutrients?

The three micronutrients are vitamins, minerals, and water.


Which provide the energy that your body uses macronutrients or micronutrients?

micronutrients


What are the six nutrients sorted into the correct category Macronutrients and Micronutrients?

The six nutrients are categorized into macronutrients and micronutrients. Macronutrients include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, which provide energy and are needed in larger amounts. Micronutrients consist of vitamins and minerals, which are essential for various bodily functions but are required in smaller quantities. Both categories are crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being.


Do macronutrients and micronutrients help regulate the body's processes?

micronutrients regulate the body process?


What are the two types of micronutrients?

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When metals are taken as micronutrients don't they react with water in the body?

Metals taken as micronutrients, in the body are dissolved in water; it is not a chemical reaction.


Is energy in micronutrients?

No, or not in any significant amount. Micronutrients is not about getting energy, but about getting certain substances, mainly minerals, that you need in small quantities.