Chapter 21, Problem 40CQ

Summary Introduction

To explain: What does the given information reveals about the nitrogen assimilation process.

Concept introduction:

The nitrogen cycle is a biogeochemical cycle which involves the circulation of nitrogen in multiple forms in nature through a series of processes including nitrogen fixation, nitrification, assimilation, ammonification, and denitrification. Nitrogen assimilation is one of the important steps in nitrogen cycle that involves the formation of organic nitrogen compounds from the inorganic nitrogen compounds present in the surroundings.