Nitrogen fixation
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which nitrogen is taken from its relatively inert molecular form (N2) in the atmosphere and converted into nitrogen compounds useful for other chemical processes (such as, notably, ammonia, nitrate and nitrogen dioxide).
Related Topics:
Nitrogen - Atmosphere - Ammonia - Nitrate - Nitrogen dioxide
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Nitrogen fixation is performed naturally by a number of different prokaryotes, including bacteria, actinobacteria and heterocysts, certain types of anaerobic bacteria. Many higher plants, and some animals (termites), have formed associations with these microorganisms.
Related Topics:
Prokaryote - Bacteria - Actinobacteria - Heterocyst - Anaerobic - Termite
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF) |
| ► | Leguminous nitrogen fixing plants |
| ► | Non-leguminous nitrogen fixing plants |
| ► | Chemical nitrogen fixation |
| ► | See also |
| ► | External links |
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