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How does nitrogen enter a food web?
Nitrogen enters the food web when plants absorb nitrogen compounds from the soil and convert them into proteins.
What types of bacteria help plants make proteins?
nitrogen-fixing bacteria
What plants need nitrogen?
All Plants need Nitrogen... Plants need nitrogen in the form of nitrates and ammonia to make proteins.All plants. Nitrogen is required for lush, healthy green leaves. Some plants require more nitrogen than others.
What is largest source of nitrogen?
Nitrogen is the most abundant element in the Earth's atmosphere. Bacteria in the soil 'fix' the nitrogen gas into compounds which can be taken in by plants; the plants get eaten by animals & they use the nitrogen to make proteins.
Why is nitrogen needed by plants and animals?
Nitrogen is an essential element of amino acids. Amino acids are basic material for protein synthesis.Thus for synthesis of protein by both, plants and animals, need nitrogen.
Why plant needs nitrogen?
Plants need nitrogen to build proteins and nucleic acids.
Why do plants use nitrogen?
To make proteins
Is nitrogen needed to make proteins in plants?
Yes, it is.
How are plants and nitrogen related?
Plants require nitrogen (compounds) to convert carbs into amino acids (to build proteins)
How does nitrogen become part of proteins in living things?
Nitrogen is present in amino acids which form proteins. All plants and animals need nitrogen for growth.
What does a plant use nitrogen for?
At www.fernlea.com, it says "This nutrient is responsible for the healthy green color of your plants. It is an essential part of proteins and chlorophyll, the plant pigment that plays a vital role in photosynthesis. Nitrogen deficiencies result in a yellowing of leaves, and a general slow down in growth."
What kind of nitrogen do plants need?
Bacteria and plant roots perform nitrogen fixation, which allows plants to use the nitrogen. Nitrogen is used in cells to build proteins and DNA. However, plants get their nitrogen as "nutrients" in the soil.
How do humans use nitrogen?
Humans use nitrogen in the form of proteins. Bacteria found in soil convert atmospheric nitrogen into nitrates that plants use to produce proteins.
Do trees give off nitrogen?
trees do not give nitrogen..... nitrogen is a constituent of proteins, and plants do not consume proteins. also, there is no metabolic activity taking place in plants, so no nitrogen produced by plants.... it gives oxygen during photosynthesis, and carbon di oxide during respiration.. that's it....
Do plants need nitrogen?
Yes, of course. they need it for the synthesis of proteins.
How are the carbon and nitrogen cycles connected?
The carbon cycle and nitrogen cycle are related due to both plants and mammals using them. Plants take both carbon and nitrogen in and convert them to sugars and proteins that humans eat when eating the plants.
What nutrient contains nitrogen?
The nutrient that contains nitrogen are plant nutrients. Nitrogen is one common element in all plants.
