Animals obtain their nitrogen from(1 point)

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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.