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What is the process by which plants convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by the plant?
What is the process by which plants convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by the plant?
- Nitrification
- Ammonification
- Photosynthesis
- Nitrogen fixation (correct)
Which type of plants form a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their root nodules?
Which type of plants form a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their root nodules?
- Grasses
- Legumes (correct)
- Cacti
- Ferns
What is the enzyme responsible for the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia in nitrogen-fixing bacteria?
What is the enzyme responsible for the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia in nitrogen-fixing bacteria?
- Nitrogen oxidase
- Ammonia synthetase
- Nitrate reductase
- Nitrogenase (correct)
What is the main enzyme responsible for nitrogen fixation in plants?
What is the main enzyme responsible for nitrogen fixation in plants?
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Which plant family is well-known for its ability to form symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria?
Which plant family is well-known for its ability to form symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria?
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What is the primary form of nitrogen that plants can uptake and utilize?
What is the primary form of nitrogen that plants can uptake and utilize?
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