Nitrogen Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Ammonification
A
bacteria convert organic nitrogen into ammonia during decomposition
2
Q
assimilation
A
plants absorb nitrates through their roots
3
Q
nitrogen fixation
A
bacteria or legumes convert atmospheric nitrogen into the more usable ammonia
4
Q
nitrification
A
bacteria convert ammonia or ammonium into nitrates
5
Q
denitrification
A
bacteria convert nitrates to atmospheric nitrogen
6
Q
ingestion
A
animals eat plants and other organic materials containing nitrates
7
Q
ingestion
A
animals eat plants and other organic materials containing nitrates
