Topic 1.3 - Macronutrients & Micronutrients

Question 1

What does macronutrients mean?

Answer 1

Large or large scale.

Question 2

What does micronutrients mean?

Answer 2

Very tiny or small or small scale

Question 3

In plants what is Nitrogen essential in?

Answer 3

• Formation of proteins & chlorophyll

- Leaf & Stem germination

Question 4

In plants what is Phosphorus important in?

Answer 4

• Root & flower germination

- Cellular respiration & photosynthesis

Question 5

In plants what is Potassium critical in?

Answer 5

• Provocation or stimulation of early growth.
• Starch and protein productionb and sugar movement
• Disease resistance
• Chlorophyll production and tuber structure

Question 6

In plants what is Magnesium necessary in?

Answer 6

• Formation of chlorphylll composition

- Photosynthesis

Question 7

In plants what is Calcium essential in?

Answer 7

• The structure of cell wall

- Cell division

Question 8

In plants what is Sulfur essential in?

Answer 8

• Manufacturing of fruits & grains

Question 9

In humans what is Nitrogen important in?

Answer 9

• Structure of proteins & nucleic acids found in all cells.
• Germination and fixing of tissues.

Question 10

In humans what is Phosphorus essential in?

Answer 10

• Formation of bones, teeth, and DNA.

- Several metabolic reactions.

Question 11

In humans what is Potassium crucial in?

Answer 11

• Muscle deflation or contraction & nerve impulses.

Question 12

In humans what is Magnesium necessary in?

Answer 12

• Design of bones & teeth.

- Absoprtion of calcium & potassium.

Question 13

In humans what is Calcium important in?

Answer 13

• Formation of bones & teeth.
• Blood clotting.
• Muscle & Nerve Function.

Question 14

In humans what is Sulfur important in?

Answer 14

• Protein synthesis
• Enzyme stimulation or activation
• Detoxification