Nitrogen cycle Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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Nitrogen fixation
A
When nitrogen fixing bacteria fix’s nitrogen and hydrogen to make Ammonia
2
Q
Nitrification
A
When nitrifying bacteria takes Ammonia to make nitrates and then nitirets
3
Q
Denitrification
A
Denitrifying bacteria takes the left over nitrates and nitirets and turns them into nitrogen gas
4
Q
What is the bacteria in Nitrogen fixation?
A
Nitrogen fixing bacteria
5
Q
What is the bacteria in Nitrification?
A
Nitrifying bacteria
6
Q
What is the bacteria in Denitrification?
A
Denitrifying bacteria
7
Q
Symbol for Nitrates
A
NO3
8
Q
Symbol for nitirets
A
NO2
9
Q
Symbol for Nitrogen fixing bacteria
A
NH3
10
Q
Symbol for Nitrogen gas
A
N2
