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Explain why the diatomic nitrogen atom is unusable by most plants. Where do plants get nitrogen?
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Diatomic nitrogen (N2) is unusable by most plants because the triple bond between the two nitrogen atoms in N2 is extremely strong and stable. This makes it difficult for plants to break the bond and incorporate the nitrogen into their biological processes, such Show more…
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