What Form of Nitrogen Can Most Plants Absorb and Use

question 41

Multiple Choice

What form of nitrogen can most plants absorb and use directly?

• A) nitrite and nitrate
• B) nitrate only
• C) ammonium and nitrogen gas
• D) nitrate and ammonium

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