Stages of the Nitrogen Cycle in Which an Abiotic Phase

question 25

Multiple Choice

Stages of the nitrogen cycle in which an abiotic phase converts to a biotic phase occur when ______. (Select all that apply)

• A) NO₃^- is absorbed into plants through their roots and used to make amino acids
• B) Herbivores consume plant material
• C) N₂ gas is fixed into NH₄⁺ in the roots of a soybean plant
• D) Denitrifying soil bacteria reduce NO₃^- to N₂

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