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Which of the following is a micronutrient?

Which of the following is a micronutrient? Correct Answer Zn

Among the given options, Zinc (Zn) is a micronutrient that is required in small amounts for the proper functioning of plants whereas calcium, Nitrogen, and phosphorus are macronutrients that are required in large amounts by plants.
Micronutrients are essential dietary elements required by organisms in varying quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions to maintain health.
Zinc participates in chlorophyll formation, and also activates many enzymes. Symptoms of zinc deficiency include chlorosis and stunted growth.

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The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.   P: The incidence and severity of Type B malnutrition will be shown to be worse if newer micronutrient groups such as the essential fatty acids, xanthophylls and flavonoids are included in the surveys. Q: Commonly ingested levels of these micronutrients seem to be far too low in many developed countries. R: Many national surveys reveal that malnutrition is common in developed countries. S: This is not the calorie and/or micronutrient deficiency associated with developing nations (Type A malnutrition); but multiple micronutrient depletion, usually combined with calorific balance or excess (Type B malnutrition).
The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the mostlogical order of sentences from among the options.
P: The incidence and severity of Type B malnutrition will be shown to be worse if newer micronutrient groups such as the essential fatty acids, xanthophylls and flavonoids are included in the surveys.
Q: Commonly ingested levels of these micronutrients seem to be far too low in many developed countries.
R: Many national surveys reveal that malnutrition is common in developed countries.
S: This is not the calorie and/or micronutrient deficiency associated with developing nations (Type A malnutrition); but multiple micronutrient depletion, usually combined with calorific balance or excess (Type B malnutrition).
In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
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micronutrient __________ and over­weight.
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