Chapter 14, Problem 38FB

Summary Introduction

To review:

The incorporation of inorganic nitrogen into organic molecules is called “_____________.”

Introduction:

Nitrogen is a very vital mineral because it is a major component of chlorophyll, the compound thatabsorbs sunlight to produce sugars from water and carbon dioxide (photosynthesis) in plants. Nitrogen supply is often the limiting factor for growth and development of plants because the amount of fixed nitrogenavailable insoil is very limited.