Is potassium primary or secondary?
                                
                                
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                                For plant life, potassium is a primary macronutrient required in large quantities, second only to nitrogen. The answer to "Is potassium primary or secondary?" depends entirely on the biological context, whether discussing plant physiology or human cellular function.