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level: Nitrogen Cycle

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level questions: Nitrogen Cycle

QuestionAnswer
Nitrogen CycleFixation Ammonification Nitrification Assimilation Denitrification [Fruity African Negros Ate Dominos]
FixationBuiliding NH₃ from gaseous N₂ via bacteria in the nodules of certain plants or lighting
AmmonificationConversion of organic nitrogen compounds (like proteins and nucleic acids) into ammonia (NH₃) and ammonium ions ([NH₄]⁺) by decomposer microorganisms
NitrificationBiological conversion of ammonia (NH₃) to nitrite (NO₂⁻) and then to nitrate (NO₃⁻) by specific bacteria
AssimilationInorganic NH₃ is built into organic compounds [amino acids]
DenitrificationBacteria convert NO⁻ ₃ into N₂