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The nitrogen in the air prevents our getting too much oxygen with each breath. Breathing pure oxygen causes oxygen poisoning.

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Nitrogen is a key component in most Ammino Acids, the most basic form of protein, which is used for cell growth and repair.

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Why is nitrogen needed for all living things?

Nitrogen is needed because it cools down things and also nitrogen keeps the earth from over heating.


Can nitrogen be directly used by living things?

no nitrogen can not directly use for living


Is it true nitrogen gas is needed to help protect living things from harmful radiation?

No it is not. Ozone is used to protect us.


Is nitrogen found in a living things?

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Why living things need nitrogen?

All living things that contain amino acids (that's all of them,because every living thing has RNA and DNA) need nitrogen


Is Nitrogen found in all living tissue?

Yes, all living things are full of nitrogen including living tssue.


Explain the importance of nitrogen to living things?

It so very inmoprtn to living things like people


Do cows contain nitrogen?

Yes. All living things contain nitrogen.


Where can you find these living thing needed for life?

Things needed for living things to survive are found in nature. Water, air, sun and nutrients are needed by all living things.


What do all living things use nitrogen to?

Nitrogen is a main component of our DNA, which is the genetics material of all living organisms.


Fixes nitrogen for use by living things?

Nitrogen fixing bacteria. Also lightning.


Which process changes free nitrogen in the air into nitrogen-containing compounds that can be used by living things?

nitrogen fixation