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Q · Nutrition and Nutrients Medium · 45s
Which of the following is a macronutrient required by plants?
TopicNutrition and Nutrients
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Nitrogen is a macronutrient because plants require it in large amounts for protein synthesis, chlorophyll formation, and growth.
Final Answer: Option D — Nitrogen