Nitrogen Cycle Flashcards

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Nitrogen-fixing bacteria

A

Absorb nitrogen from the air and trapped in soil and convert it into ammonium

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Ammonifiers

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take organic wastes convert it into ammonia.
still not usable, unless you’re a lucky legume

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Nitrifying bacteria

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convert ammonia into nitrites (NO2-)
then into nitrates (NO3-).

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Denitrifying bacteria

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Nitrates (NO3-) to the atmosphere (N2)

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