IntegrationHardQuestion 10848
Question
Why is nitrogen called a major nutrient?
- AIt is needed in large quantity and is part of proteins, nucleic acids, and many cofactorsCorrect
- BIt is only used in roots
- CIt is a micronutrient
- DIt is never part of enzymes
Correct answer
It is needed in large quantity and is part of proteins, nucleic acids, and many cofactors
Explanation
Nitrogen is heavily integrated into biomolecular structure and metabolism.