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Differentiate
Macronutrients from Micronutrients
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Macronutrients | Micronutrients | |
| 1. | Nutrients required in large amount for the proper functions of the cells. | Nutrients required in very amount for the proper functions of the cells. |
| 2. | Calcium, potassium, sodium etc, are some macronutrients. | Iron, iodine etc are some micro-nutrients. |
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