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summarize the nitrogen cycle
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The nitrogen cycle is a natural process that involves the transformation of nitrogen, an essential element for life, into various chemical forms. It starts with the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen gas into ammonia by nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which can be used by plants. The ammonia is further converted into nitrite and then nitrate by nitrifying bacteria. Plants can take up nitrate and incorporate it into their tissues.
Animals consume plants and incorporate nitrogen into their own tissues. When living organisms die or excrete waste, decomposers break down their organic matter and release ammonium, which, again, can be converted into nitrite and nitrate. Denitrifying bacteria then convert nitrate back into nitrogen gas, which is released into the atmosphere and the cycle starts again.
Animals consume plants and incorporate nitrogen into their own tissues. When living organisms die or excrete waste, decomposers break down their organic matter and release ammonium, which, again, can be converted into nitrite and nitrate. Denitrifying bacteria then convert nitrate back into nitrogen gas, which is released into the atmosphere and the cycle starts again.
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