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The nutrients which are required by the plants in very small quantities are called ___.


Options:
A .   micronutrients
B .   macronutrients
C .   minerals
D .   chemicals
Answer: Option A
:
A
The nutrients required by an organism can be broadly classified into two depending on the quantity required by the organism.
Macronutrients are required in large quantities while micronutrients are required in trace or very small amounts.
In plants, the macronutrients are nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (NPK) while the micronutrients include boron, iron, manganese, etc. 

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