Nitrogen Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What is nitrogen fixing?
A
-transfer of nitrogen (N2) into the ground
2
Q
What is nitrification?
A
Conversion of ammonia (NH4) to nitrate (NO2)
3
Q
What is ammonification?
A
The conversion of nitrate(N2) to ammonia (NH4)
4
Q
What is Assimilation?
A
Nitrogen (N) is taken in by plants
5
Q
What is denitrification?
A
The release of nitrogen into the air/atmosphere
6
Q
What are legumes?
A
Plants which takes in oxygen from soil using root nodules
