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Does bacteria convert nitrogen from the air into a form plants can use?
Nitrogen-Fixing bacteria. aka Rhizobium
Do most organisms use nitrogen in the form of nitrogen gas?
No. They can not use nitrogen gas because the triple bonds of nitrogen can only be broken down for use in living things, plants, by the symbiotic bacteria in the root nodes. Then in other forms nitrogen is taken up into the plant and from there to other trophic levels.
What is the most important fungi or bacteria for nitrogen fixation?
Rhizobium bacteria are the most important for nitrogen fixation in soil. They form a symbiotic relationship with leguminous plants, such as peas and beans, by forming nodules on their roots where they convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that the plants can use.
Process in which bacteria convert nitrates into nitrogen gas and releases it in to the atmosphere?
Converting nitrogen from a gas to a usable form by bacteria? It is either archaebacteria or eubacteria. I'm stuck on this exact question. My guess is archaebacteria since it is the most ancient bacteria. All forms of life use nitrogen and the beginning of life goes way back AARON T that's me
What bacteria is in nitrogen compounds?
Bacteria Certain bacteria can use nitrogen from the air to make nitrogen-containing substances called nitrites. Other bacteria can turn nitrites into nitrates-another group of nitrogen-containing substances.
Does bacteria convert nitrogen from the air into a form plants can use?
Nitrogen-Fixing bacteria. aka Rhizobium
What is denitrofying bacteria?
Denitrofying bacteria help to metabolize nitrogen so that they can use the it. These bacteria take available nitrogen from the soil, as opposed to nitrifying bacteria that increase available nitrogen in the soil.
Does most nitrogen fixation use the energy released by lighting?
Nitrogen fixation is the conversion of atmospheric Nitrogen gas (N2) into Ammonia, and Nitrates that can be used by plants.Much of the nitrogen fixation is done by a symbiotic relationship between nitrogen fixing bacteria and various plants.Thus, the bacteria are not directly doing photosynthesis. The plants do the photosynthesis, and the bacteria are able to get the secondary energy from the plants and plant material.
Do most organisms use nitrogen in the form of nitrogen gas?
No. They can not use nitrogen gas because the triple bonds of nitrogen can only be broken down for use in living things, plants, by the symbiotic bacteria in the root nodes. Then in other forms nitrogen is taken up into the plant and from there to other trophic levels.
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.
Why are nitrogen fixing bacteria important?
Although the air is made up of about 80% nitrogen, plants cannot use nitrogen in this N2 form. Nitrogen fixing bacteria change nitrogen into the form of soluble nitrates so that plants can use it. Other bacteria, known as de-nitrifying bacteria, change nitrates back into N2, which completes the nitrogen cycle
What do nitrogen-fixing bacteria do in the process of nitrogen fixation?
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use for growth, helping to increase soil fertility.
What is the most important fungi or bacteria for nitrogen fixation?
Rhizobium bacteria are the most important for nitrogen fixation in soil. They form a symbiotic relationship with leguminous plants, such as peas and beans, by forming nodules on their roots where they convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that the plants can use.
Which organisms play the largest role in changing atmospheric nitrogen into a form that most living things can use?
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria are the organisms that play the largest role in converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form (ammonia) that most living things can use. These bacteria form symbiotic relationships with plants or live freely in the soil, where they perform nitrogen fixation.
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.
Can we use pure nitrogen gas as a nutrient?
No, not directly. There are bacteria that can fix Nitrogen out of the air and make it available as a nutrient but Nitrogen has to be in a compound form for it to be useful to most of the living things on Earth.
