Did You Know? In 60 Seconds: Nitrogen Fixation

The video explains the importance of nitrogen in the atmosphere and its necessity for living organisms. It highlights that most nitrogen is unusable in its atmospheric form and describes how nitrogen-fixing bacteria convert it into a form that plants can absorb. This process allows nitrogen to enter the food chain, supporting life on Earth.

Which types of plants are known to host nitrogen-fixing bacteria?

• Cacti

• Peas and beans

• Ferns

• Mosses

Explain the process by which nitrogen from the air enters the food chain.