Nitrification is a process by which specific bacteria convert different forms of N-containing compounds (like ammonia, NH$_3$) in the soil to nitrites (NO$_2$) and nitrates (NO$_3$). This process is important since the only forms of nitrogen that are usable by plants to build their proteins are the nitrates. In what way is N$_2$ gas removed from the atmosphere? O Death O N-fixing bacteria O Decomposition O Nitrates
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Step 1: Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen gas (N2) into a usable form by certain microorganisms, primarily bacteria. Show more…
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