Nitrogen cycle Flashcards

1
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Flows in the nitrogen cycle

A
  1. Nitrogen fixation by bacteria and lightning
  2. Absorption
  3. Assimilation
  4. Consumption (feeding)
  5. Excretion
  6. Death and decomposition
  7. Denitrification by bacteria
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2
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3 transfers

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  1. Absorption
  2. Ingestion
  3. Excretion
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3
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3 transformations

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Death and decomposition
Nitrogen fixation
Nitrification
Denitrification
Digestion

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