Organisms Such as Bacteria That Can Convert Atmospheric Nitrogen into Nitrate

question 22

Short Answer

Organisms such as bacteria that can convert atmospheric nitrogen into nitrate are often studied in __________ microbiology.

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Definitions:

Electrons

Subatomic particles with a negative charge, orbiting the nucleus of an atom and involved in chemical bonds and electrical conductivity.

Oxidized

A chemical process where a substance loses electrons, often associated with the gain of oxygen or the loss of hydrogen.

Non-metal Free Elements

Elements that exist in their natural state not combined with other elements and do not display metallic characteristics; examples include oxygen (O2) and nitrogen (N2).

Redox Reaction

A chemical reaction where the oxidation states of atoms are changed through the transfer of electrons.