Nitrogen cycle Flashcards
1
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what is the order of compounds in the nitrogen cycle
A
nitrogen gas, ammonia, ammonium ions, nitrite, nitrate
2
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what is nitrogen fixation
A
the process of converting nitrogen gas into ammonia
3
Q
name two nitrogen fixing bacteria
A
rhizobium and azotobacter
4
Q
what do azotobacter do specifically
A
convert ammonia to ammonium ions in the soil
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