Why Are Nitrogen and the Nitrogen Cycle Important to Living

question 36

Multiple Choice

Why are nitrogen and the nitrogen cycle important to living things?

• A)Nitrogen is an essential part of all organic molecules.
• B)Nitrogen is an essential part of proteins, RNA, and DNA.
• C)Nitrogen is an important biotic component of ecosystems.
• D)The release of nitrogen from fossil fuels counteracts global warming.
• E)The release of nitrogen during cellular respiration contributes to global warming.

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