The Nitrogen Cycle Flashcards
0
Q
Where is the nitrogen stored in plants and animals?
A
Protein
1
Q
What is the first stage of the nitrogen cycle?
A
Nitrogen fixation by bacteria in root nodules of plants
2
Q
What organisms decompose?
A
Bacteria and fungi
3
Q
What process involves the conversion of ammonia-> nitrites-> nitrates?
A
Nitrification
4
Q
What is responsible for Nitrification and denitrification?
A
Bacteria in soil
