Question

multiple choice question
which term refers to a type of inorganic nutrient that plants extract from soil or water and introduce into the food web?

minerals

protein

vitamins

sugar

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Minerals: Inorganic nutrients, plants get them from soil/water, then pass to food web.
• Protein: Organic (contains carbon, made of amino acids), not inorganic.
• Vitamins: Organic compounds, not inorganic.
• Sugar: Organic (carbohydrate), not inorganic.

So the correct term is Minerals.

Answer:

A. Minerals