Chapter 29, Problem 8RQ

Summary Introduction

To explain:

The process of capturing of nitrogen from the atmosphere into a plant’s body.

Introduction:

Nitrogen is one of the essential macronutrient required by all living organisms. The atmosphere is the primary reservoir of nitrogen and nitrogen circulates within the ecosystem through the nitrogen cycle. The atmospheric nitrogen enters into the body of primary producers only after conversion into ammonia and nitrate. Primary producers utilize only two forms of nitrogen that are ammonia and nitrate.