Topic 1.3 - Macronutrients & Micronutrients
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What does macronutrients mean?
Large or large scale.
What does micronutrients mean?
Very tiny or small or small scale
In plants what is Nitrogen essential in?
• Formation of proteins & chlorophyll - Leaf & Stem germination
In plants what is Phosphorus important in?
• Root & flower germination - Cellular respiration & photosynthesis
In plants what is Potassium critical in?
• Provocation or stimulation of early growth. • Starch and protein productionb and sugar movement • Disease resistance • Chlorophyll production and tuber structure
In plants what is Magnesium necessary in?
• Formation of chlorphylll composition - Photosynthesis
In plants what is Calcium essential in?
• The structure of cell wall - Cell division
In plants what is Sulfur essential in?
• Manufacturing of fruits & grains
In humans what is Nitrogen important in?
• Structure of proteins & nucleic acids found in all cells. • Germination and fixing of tissues.
In humans what is Phosphorus essential in?
• Formation of bones, teeth, and DNA. - Several metabolic reactions.
In humans what is Potassium crucial in?
• Muscle deflation or contraction & nerve impulses.
In humans what is Magnesium necessary in?
• Design of bones & teeth. - Absoprtion of calcium & potassium.
In humans what is Calcium important in?
• Formation of bones & teeth. • Blood clotting. • Muscle & Nerve Function.
In humans what is Sulfur important in?
• Protein synthesis • Enzyme stimulation or activation • Detoxification