What is meant by a nutrient ?

Question

What is meant by a nutrient ?

Answer 1

Nutrients are substances that are required for growth and general good health. In regards to plants there are both macro and micro nutrients (also called trace elements). The main difference is that macro nutrients are required in larger quantities, the micro nutrients may be just as vital to the plant.

Macro nutrients:

-Nitrogen

-Phosphorous

-Potassium

-Calcium

-Magnesium

-Sulfur

Micro nutrients:

-Boron

-Chlorine

-Cobalt

-Copper

-Iron

-Manganese

-Molybdenum

-Zinc

Answer 2

Nutrients are carbohydrates ,proteins , fats ,vita mines, &water & minerals.