The Role of Decomposers in the Nitrogen Cycle Is to

question 56

Multiple Choice

The role of decomposers in the nitrogen cycle is to

• A) fix N₂ into ammonium.
• B) release ammonium and other inorganic nitrogen compounds from organic compounds, thus returning nitrogen to the soil.
• C) denitrify ammonium, thus returning N₂ to the atmosphere.
• D) convert ammonium to nitrate, which can then be absorbed by plants.
• E) incorporate nitrogen into amino acids and organic compounds.

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