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Which of the following is a key step in the nitrogen cycle?
Which of the following is a key step in the nitrogen cycle?
- Photosynthesis
- Denitrification
- Biological nitrogen fixation (correct)
- Protein synthesis
What is the role of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?
What is the role of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?
- They convert nitrates and nitrites into ammonia
- They convert ammonia into nitrates and nitrites
- They transform nitrogen gas into ammonia
- They transform atmospheric nitrogen into bioavailable forms for plants (correct)
Why is nitrogen fixation important for ecosystems?
Why is nitrogen fixation important for ecosystems?
- It prevents the accumulation of toxic ammonia in the environment
- Plants and animals depend on bioavailable nitrogen for growth and development (correct)
- It converts nitrogen gas into ammonia
- It helps in the process of photosynthesis
What is nitrogen fixation?
What is nitrogen fixation?
Why is nitrogen fixation important for plants?
Why is nitrogen fixation important for plants?
What are prokaryotes capable of nitrogen fixation called?
What are prokaryotes capable of nitrogen fixation called?
Which organisms are involved in terrestrial nitrogen fixation?
Which organisms are involved in terrestrial nitrogen fixation?
What is the role of mutualistic bacteria in terrestrial nitrogen fixation?
What is the role of mutualistic bacteria in terrestrial nitrogen fixation?
Which organisms are involved in marine nitrogen fixation?
Which organisms are involved in marine nitrogen fixation?
What do primary producers in marine nitrogen fixation consume for their nutrient and growth needs?
What do primary producers in marine nitrogen fixation consume for their nutrient and growth needs?
Study Notes
Nitrogen Cycle
- Nitrogen fixation is a key step in the nitrogen cycle.
Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria
- Nitrogen-fixing bacteria play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by converting atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into a form usable by living organisms.
- Nitrogen-fixing bacteria are important for ecosystems because they make nitrogen available to plants.
Nitrogen Fixation
- Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into a form usable by living organisms.
- Nitrogen fixation is important for plants because they require nitrogen to synthesize amino acids, nucleotides, and chlorophyll.
Nitrogen-Fixing Organisms
- Prokaryotes capable of nitrogen fixation are called diazotrophs.
- In terrestrial nitrogen fixation, organisms involved include legumes, actinorhizal plants, and certain species of bacteria and archaea.
- Mutualistic bacteria, such as Rhizobia, play a role in terrestrial nitrogen fixation by forming symbiotic relationships with plants.
- In marine nitrogen fixation, organisms involved include cyanobacteria, such as Trichodesmium, and certain species of archaea.
Marine Nitrogen Fixation
- Primary producers in marine nitrogen fixation, such as phytoplankton, consume ammonium (NH4+) and nitrate (NO3-) for their nutrient and growth needs.
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Test your knowledge on nitrogen fixation with this quiz! Learn about the process by which nitrogen is converted into a usable form for plants and animals. Explore the importance of nitrogen fixation in sustaining life and discover the key players involved in this essential biological process.
