Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The definition of nitrogen fixation and organisms capable of doing it should be determined.
Concept introduction:
Atmospheric nitrogen is unreactive and
Answer to Problem 1P
Nitrogen fixation is the conversion of molecular nitrogen into ammonia. Non-symbiotic bacteria in soil and symbiotic bacteria in roots of the plants can do this job.
Explanation of Solution
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which elemental nitrogen is converted into the ammonia, which is usable by the living organisms. Ammonia is widely used in living beings during the synthesis of DNA and proteins. It is carried out by the nitrogenase enzyme complex.
The process of nitrogen fixation is carried out by two types of bacteria, non-symbiotic bacteria which are found in soil, and symbiotic bacteria, which are found attached to the roots of the plants.
Nitrogen fixation is the conversion of molecular nitrogen into ammonia. Non-symbiotic bacteria in soil and symbiotic bacteria in roots of the plants can do this job.
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