What is Nutrients & Types of Nutrients

There are many nutrients present in the food. These nutrients in food are important to perform complex chemical processes of the body. All nutrients— carbohydrates, protein, fat, mineral salts, vitamin, fibers and water should be present in adequate quantities. Nutrients can be divided into 2 types:—

Types of Nutrients

1. Macro nutrients—

• In this category carbohydrate and fat provide energy and protein helps in growth and development. Fibers help in digestion of food and water is essential for all activities. The nutrients of this category are required in large quantities.

2. Micro nutrients—

• In this category different vitamins which participate in complex chemical processes and mineral salts perform formative functions. These nutrients are required in less quantity.

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Nutrients – Macronutrients Questions and Answers :-

Question 1. The hydroponic method was discovered by:
(a) Sachs
(b) Hogland
(c) Knop
(d) Webster

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Question 2. ‘Die back’ disease is caused due to deficiency of:
(a) K
(b) Cu
(c) B
(d) Fe

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Question 3. The insectivorous plants catch insects to fulfil their need of:
(a) O
(b) C
(c) N
(d) K

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Question 4. Nitrogen is the essential component of:
(a) carbohydrates
(b) fat
(c) protein
(d) oil

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Question 5. The brown colour of leaves of cabbage is due to the deficiency of:
(a) boron
(b) nitrogen
(c) sulphur
(d) calcium

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