Question

What does it mean for a plant to assimilate nitrogen?
Group of answer choices

The plant is performing photosynthesis using atmospheric nitrogen.

The plant converts ammonia into atmospheric nitrogen.

The plant is dying and releasing nitrogen into the soil.

The plant absorbs nitrogen and makes the element part of its body.

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Question 21 pts
Where do living things store nitrogen?
Group of answer choices

carbohydrates

water

fats

proteins

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Question 31 pts
Nitrogen fixation is the process of bacteria converting atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia. Where does nitrogen fixation take place?
Group of answer choices

in the air

in the ocean

in the soil

within living things

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Question 41 pts
Nucleic acids contain important nitrogen compounds. What do nucleic acids help form?
Group of answer choices

skin, hair, and nails

lipids

proteins

DNA and RNA

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Question 51 pts
Which statement about nitrogen is TRUE?
Group of answer choices

Most nitrogen stored on Earth is in the ocean.

The bodies of living things contain nitrogen.

Nitrogen is not present in soil.

Atmospheric nitrogen is usable for living things.

Answer 1

1. The plant absorbs nitrogen and makes the element part of its body.

2. Proteins

3. In the soil

4. DNA and RNA

5. The bodies of living things contain nitrogen.