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Nitrogen cycle Flashcards

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Nitrogen Fixation

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N2 gas fixed to an available form, converted to NH3

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Ammonification

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Nitrogen is in soil
complex Form
Tied to organic matter and compounds (Chemical)

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Nitrification

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NH4+ ions are oxidised (Broken down) to nitrate NO-2 then to NO-3 (Nitrate)

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Monster trucks

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Nitrosomonas
Nitrobacter
Bacteria responsible for nitrification

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Dentrification

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Water logged soil
N2 gas is used up by bacteria in water
Uses up oxygen in the process

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