Nitrogen Cycle

Front

What converts nitrogen gas into a usable form for plants and animals?

Back

bacteria

Front

How do animals get the nitrogen they need?

Back

From the food they eat

Front

What is the process of combining nitrogen gas with other elements to make nitrogen into usable compounds?

Back

nitrogen fixation

Front

What is the formula for atmospheric nitrogen?

Back

N₂

Front

What process occurs when dead plant and animal matter decomposes and nitrogen is released back into the atmosphere?

Back

Denitrification

Front

Can plants and animals use nitrogen directly from the air?

Back

True

Front

According to this diagram, plants use nitrogen to make _________________________

Back

proteins

Front

According to this diagram, animals get proteins from eating ________________________

Back

plants

Front

Organisms require nitrogen to make which of the following?

Glucose

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Proteins

Back

Proteins

Front

What is the process where plants use nitrates to grow?

Back

Assimilation