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Nitrogen utilized by most plants is derived from?

The nitrogen that most plants utilize is derived from the soil as nitrates or ammonium. Plants absorb these forms of nitrogen through their roots and use them to create proteins and other essential compounds for growth and development. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil also play a vital role in converting atmospheric nitrogen into forms that plants can use.


Even though considerable nitrogen is available in the air most plants do not use the nitrogen in the air why not?

Plants cannot directly use nitrogen gas (N2) from the air because they lack the enzymes required to convert N2 into a form (like ammonia or nitrates) that they can assimilate. Therefore, plants rely on nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form. This nitrogen fixation process allows plants to obtain the necessary nitrogen for growth and development.


Most nitrogen is fixed by what?

Most nitrogen is fixed by microorganisms in the soil, such as nitrogen-fixing bacteria like Rhizobium and Azotobacter. These bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use, helping to make nitrogen available for plant growth.


What organism is responsible for converting nitrogen into nitrates?

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as Rhizobium and Azotobacter, are responsible for converting atmospheric nitrogen into nitrates through a process called nitrogen fixation. These bacteria can be found in the soil and form symbiotic relationships with plants to provide them with usable forms of nitrogen.


Can most organisms can use free nitrogen air?

No, most organisms cannot use free nitrogen gas from the air. Instead, certain bacteria have the ability to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can absorb and utilize. This process is known as nitrogen fixation.

Related Questions

What is the most usable form of nitrogen for plants?

The most usable form of nitrogen for plants is nitrate (NO3-).


How do plants get nitrogen compared to how animals get nitrogen?

Most plants get nitrogen from fertilizers. Some plants can have a process called nitrogen fixing in which nitrogen from the is turned into ammonium compounds. Animals get their nitrogen from food, by eating plants and other animals.


How do most plants take up nitrogen?

plants take in nitrogen compounds through their roots.


What part of the nitrogen cycle is most responsible for making nitrogen available for plants?

The process of nitrogen fixation is most responsible for making nitrogen available for plants. This is when certain bacteria in the soil or in the roots of leguminous plants convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be taken up by plants as nutrients.


Is the most nitrogen fixation performed by plants?

It is performed by nitrogen fixing bacteria that live on the roots of plants.


Is it true most nitrogen fixation is performed by plants?

No it is not true. Plants cannot fix nitrogen. Bacteria do the job


How do most animals get nitrogen?

From plants or air.


Will additional fertilizers, such as nitrogen supplements damage most plants?

The use of nitrogen and other fertilizers will enhance the growth of most plants when used correctly.


What form of nitrogen do plants most easily use for their growth and development?

Plants most easily use nitrate (NO3-) as the form of nitrogen for their growth and development.


Where nitrogen most commonly found?

78% of the air in Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen. Also, all plants have nitrogen.


Plants use nitrogen to make?

Many compounds in plants include Nitrogen including Proteins and DNA. Note, most plants can not use atmospheric Nitrogen (N2), and must absorb nitrogen that is bonded to hydrogen or carbon such as Ammonia (NH3).


How do most plants meet their nitrogen needs?

Most plants meet their nitrogen needs by absorbing nitrate and ammonium ions from the soil through their roots. Some plants also form symbiotic relationships with nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use. This process is important for plant growth and development.