Which of the Following Is NOT Correct Regarding Nitrogen Assimilation

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT correct regarding nitrogen assimilation into biomass?

• A) Different oxidation states of nitrogen require different amounts of reducing energy.
• B) It is easy for living organisms to assimilate nitrogen due to its great stability.
• C) Nitrogen forms must be fully reduced to NH3.
• D) Only bacteria and archaea can assimilate elemental nitrogen.
• E) It is expensive, requiring reducing energy and ATP.

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