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Humans do not need nitrogen gas to live, but the nitrogen atom is essential in the DNA molecule that stores human, and other animal and plant, genetic information.
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What major elements do you need to survive?
Oxygen Carbon Hydrogen Nitrogen Phosphorus Sulfur
Why do plants and animals need nitrogen?
At the very basic level all DNA needs nitrogen. WIthout DNA there is no life.they need it to live
How does nitrogen cause death when a human enters a confined space purged with nitrogen?
Purging the space with nitrogen forces out the oxygen, which you need to live.
Why does grass need nitrogen?
Nitrogen is a nutrient that grass needs so it can grow. Lawns should be fertilized often so grass can get enough nitrogen.
How do carnivores get the nitrogen compounds they need?
By consuming proteins.
What does a pea plant need in order to survive?
Pea plants need sunlight, water and nitrogen rich fertilizer to survive.
What is the main reason humans need nitrogen to survive to?
nitrogen is used to help the body eliminate wastes.
Which gas do human need to survive?
human beings need nitrogen for building proteins and o2
Which gas do human being need to survive?
human beings need nitrogen for building proteins and o2
What major elements do you need to survive?
Oxygen Carbon Hydrogen Nitrogen Phosphorus Sulfur
What 4 big molecules do all organisms need to survive?
Carbon Oxygen Hydrogen Nitrogen
Why is Mercury unfit for human life?
Because it is to close to the sun, and lack of nitrogen and oxygen which we need to survive.
What gas do plants need to respiration?
Plants need oxygen in order to survive, and is a part of the photosynthesis process. Plants also need carbon dioxide and nitrogen to survive.
Which gas exist in air that your body needs to survive?
Of all the gases in the atmosphere that you need to survive, oxygen is the one but you also need nitrogen which you don't use like you use oxygen but it does keep your lungs inflated.
What do plants look like without nitrogen?
Plants do not technically need nitrogen to survive, infact they need "Carbon Dioxide" Co2, but as Nitrogen makes up most of atmosphere (approx 95%) but they do need it for the color of the leaves and contains nutrients. Here is a link to a picture of what It looks like without nitrogen: http://www.progressivegardens.com/growers_guide/nitrogen.jpg
What element is needed for living organism to survive?
Oxygen, but we also need carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and many others as well.
Is the air we breathe in all nitrogen?
No. If it were, we would die within minutes. If we ignore the variable amount of water vapor, air is 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen. We need that oxygen in order to survive.
