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Distinguish between micronutrients and macronutrients. Give suitable examples.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Macronutrients | Micronutrients |
| They are required in large quantities by the plant. | They are required in small quantities by the plant. |
| In plants, the concentration of each macronutrient is more than 1 mg/gm of dry matter. | In plants, the concentration of each micronutrient is less than 1 mg/gm of dry matter. |
| They are involved in building plant body and various protoplasmic structures. | They are required in traces for synthesising new compounds. |
| Examples: Nitrogen, phosphorous, and magnesium. | Examples: Iron, manganese, and chlorine |
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