Question

Animals obtain their nitrogen from(1 point)
Responses

nitrites.
nitrites.

plants.
plants.

bacteria.
bacteria.

nitrates.

Answer 1

Animals obtain their nitrogen primarily from **plants**. They consume plant material which contains organic compounds that include nitrogen. Nitrogen is essential for the synthesis of amino acids and nucleic acids in animals. While nitrates and nitrites play a role in the nitrogen cycle and can be assimilated by plants, animals directly obtain nitrogen from consuming plants and other animals.