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Macronutrient

Term · Chemistry · MLC-T-CHM-006883

A chemical element or substance required in relatively large quantities for the growth and metabolism of an organism. For humans, these include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, which provide energy and building blocks for tissues. Plants require macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium for healthy development.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CHM-006883
FieldChemistry
SubjectChemistry and Human Health
ReferencesPAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 909 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)
See alsoEssential nutrient
Record as JSON
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  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A chemical element or substance required in relatively large quantities for the growth and metabolism of an organism. For humans, these include carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, which provide energy and building blocks for tissues. Plants require macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium for healthy development.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "essential nutrient"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 909 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/macronutrient/"
}

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