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Living organisms can incorporate ________ into their metabolism.
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nitrates
nitrates - not selected, this is the correct answer


nitrites incorrect
why is that one correct and that one not
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Answered by GPT-4o mini
Living organisms can incorporate **nitrates** into their metabolism primarily through the process of nitrogen assimilation. Nitrates (NO3-) are a form of nitrogen that plants, for example, can absorb from the soil and then convert into amino acids and other organic molecules essential for their growth and development.

On the other hand, **nitrites** (NO2-) are generally a less stable and often intermediate form of nitrogen in the nitrogen cycle. While some organisms can utilize nitrites, they are not as commonly absorbed and utilized directly by most plants or organisms. Instead, nitrites are usually converted into nitrates before being incorporated into metabolic processes.

In summary, nitrates are the more common and readily usable form of nitrogen for many living organisms, making the incorporation of nitrates into metabolism the correct choice.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Living organisms can incorporate **nitrates** into their metabolism, as they are a primary source of nitrogen for growth, while **nitrites** are typically an intermediate form that is not commonly used directly.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Living organisms incorporate **nitrates** into their metabolism, while **nitrites** are usually an intermediate form not directly utilized.
Answered by GPT-4o mini
Living things use **nitrates** for food and growth, but they usually don’t use **nitrites** because they’re just a middle step.