Processes Flashcards
1
Q
Ionisation
A
Oxidation of Nitrogen to form nitrates (NO3-) by lightening
2
Q
Nitrogen Fixation
A
N2 converted to ammonia (NH3) by azotobacter or legumes eg rizobium
3
Q
Food chain
A
Plants to animals
Consume amino acids and protein in food
4
Q
Nitrification
A
Oxidation of ammonium ions to nitrites (NO2) then to nitrates (NO3-) by nitrifying soil bacteria Nitrobacter
5
Q
Denitrification
A
Nitrates reduced by denitrifying bacteria to atmospheric N2 via pseudommonas
6
Q
Ammonification
A
Decomposition of DOM
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