Nitrogen Cycle Flashcards

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Nitrogen cycle

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Plant cannot access N2 from the atmosphere.
Nitrogen fixing bacteria converts the N2 into Ammonia (NH3), which is soluble in water.
Nitrifying bacteria convert Ammonia into Nitrates (NO3) or Nitrites (NO2), also soluble.
De-nitrifying bacteria convert nitrates into N2

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