What do the plants convert the nitrates and nitrites into after they fix the atmospheric nitrogen?
What do the plants convert the nitrates and nitrites into after they fix the atmospheric nitrogen? Correct Answer Amino acid
Concept-
The nitrogen cycle is a biogeochemical process that converts inert nitrogen in the atmosphere into a form that can be used by living organisms.
Key Points
- The nitrogen cycle begins with this phase.
- Atmospheric nitrogen (N2), which is predominantly available in an inert form, is transformed to the useful form -ammonia- in this process (NH3).
- The inert form of nitrogen gas is deposited into soils from the atmosphere and surface waters during the nitrogen fixation process, primarily by precipitation.
- Later, the nitrogen undergoes a series of modifications that result in the separation of two nitrogen atoms, which mix with hydrogen to produce ammonia (NH4+).
- The entire nitrogen fixation process is finished by symbiotic bacteria known as Diazotrophs.
- Azotobacter and Rhizobium are other important players in this process.
- The nitrogenase enzyme in these bacteria is capable of combining gaseous nitrogen with hydrogen to produce ammonia.
- Nitrogen fixation can take place in two ways: through atmospheric fixation, which includes lightening, or through industrial fixation, which requires the production of ammonia at high temperatures and pressures.
- Man-made operations, especially industrial ones that produce ammonia and nitrogen-rich fertilisers, can also help.
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Feb 20, 2025