Biological Science (6th Edition)
Biological Science (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
Publisher: PEARSON
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What is the main global reservoir of nitrogen?

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The main global reservoir of nitrogen (N2).

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Nitrogen is a gas that is naturally present in the atmosphere. It makes up 78% of the atmosphere, which is the highest among all the gases. It is also present in the combined form in amino acids in the plants and animals. Nitrogen occurs as ammonium (NH4) and nitrate (NO3) salts in the soil, and as nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and nitrogen monoxide (NO) in the atmosphere.

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The major reservoir of N2 is the atmosphere. N2 circulates between the atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere with the combined action of nitrogen-fixing bacteria, lightning, and industrial nitrogen. The combustion of oxygen takes place at a controlled rate in the presence of nitrogen.

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Thus, the atmosphere is the main global reservoir of nitrogen (N2).

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