Inorganic and organic compounds

Organic Compounds

Compounds primarily made of carbon, essential for life.

Water

A vital substance for transporting nutrients and waste products in plants and animals.

Photosynthesis

The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, cooling the skin's surface.

Minerals

Inorganic substances necessary for various biological functions.

Macroelements

Elements required in large amounts for plant and animal health.

Calcium (Plants)

A component of cell walls; deficiency leads to chlorosis.

Magnesium (Plants)

Part of the chlorophyll molecule; deficiency results in chlorosis.

Nitrogen (Plants)

Essential for proteins and nucleic acids; deficiency causes undersized leaves and stunted growth.

Phosphorus (Plants)

Component of cell membranes and nucleic acids; deficiency leads to poor root growth.

Potassium (Plants)

Important for enzymes in photosynthesis and respiration; deficiency causes chlorosis and dead spots.

Sulfur (Plants)

Necessary for root development and protein synthesis; deficiency results in chlorosis.

Microelements

Elements required in small amounts for plant and animal health.

Iron (Plants)

Part of the enzyme that produces chlorophyll; deficiency leads to chlorosis.

Zinc (Plants)

Component of various enzymes; deficiency results in poor leaf growth.

Eutrophication

Overgrowth of aquatic plants and ecosystems due to fertilizers or untreated sewage.

Calcium (Animals)

Essential for bone and teeth formation; deficiency causes rickets.

Magnesium (Animals)

Important for bone formation; deficiency leads to soft bones.

Phosphorus (Animals)

Component of cell membranes and nucleic acids; deficiency causes rickets.

Potassium (Animals)

Necessary for heart, muscle, and nerve function; deficiency results in poor function.

Sulfur (Animals)

Component of amino acids; deficiency affects metabolic activity.

Iron (Animals)

Essential for hemoglobin synthesis; deficiency leads to anemia.

Iodine (Animals)

Crucial for thyroid gland function; deficiency causes goitre.