One of the following is not a criterion for an element to be termed as “essential”The element is not required for growth and developmentThe function of a particular element cannot be replaced with anotherThe element should be used in plant metabolismNone of the above

_______ are the elements, without which, the plants will not be able to complete its life cycle.FertilizersMicroelementsMacroelementsEssential elements

An organic nutrient that cannot be synthesized by the organism and must be provided is called a/an: A. element. B. macronutrient. C. water. D. growth factor. E. trace element.

Which of the following is not considered as a primary nutrient for plant?NitrogenOxygenPhosphorousPotassium

Phosphorus is often scarce in soils, so a deficiency in phosphorus may limit plant growth. Plants need this essential element because it is a component of which organic molecules? (Select all that apply.)Check All That ApplyDNADNARNARNAglucoseglucoseproteinsproteinsphospholipidsphospholipidssterolssterolsATPATP

The essential nutrients                               .Group of answer choicescan be made in the body when they are needed.must be consumed at every meal.are required for infants but not adults.cannot be made by the body or made in sufficient quantities and therefore must be consumed to maintain health.