It all depends on the source. nutrient is a generic term for anything
needed by biological systems. as in micronutrients. scientific will
refer to organic vs inorganic nutrients. Ingrid

On Sat, 25 Aug 2007 08:21:54 -0400, "symplastless"
wrote:

No the are elements

Nutrient is asubstance that provides an energy source, elements,
and other substancesessential for life,