Question

Animals obtain their nitrogen from(1 point)
Responses

nitrates.
nitrates.

plants.
plants.

bacteria.
bacteria.

nitrites.
nitrites.

Answer 1

Animals obtain their nitrogen primarily from **plants**, as they consume plant proteins that contain nitrogen. While nitrates and nitrites are important in the nitrogen cycle, animals rely on the organic forms of nitrogen found in the food they eat, particularly from plants or other animals.