Nitrogen and Phosphorus Are Referred to as Macronutrients Because _____________

question 5

Multiple Choice

Nitrogen and phosphorus are referred to as macronutrients because _____________.

• A)they are needed to manufacture large biomolecules
• B)their cycles have larger reservoirs than those of micronutrients
• C)they are required in large amounts for organisms to survive
• D)they are needed by large organisms
• E)they are larger than other nutrients needed by plants

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