Match the following. Match the items in the left column to the items in the right column.

Question

1. ammonification
process by which certain bacteria convert organic nitrogen into ammonia and ammonium salts during decomposition
2. assimilation
process by which certain bacteria convert ammonium into nitrates
3. denitrification
process by which plants or animals convert nutrients into usable organic compounds, such as proteins
4. nitrification
process by which green plants convert carbon dioxide, water, and energy from the Sun into sugars
5. nitrogen fixation
process by which certain bacteria in the soil convert nitrogen gas into ammonia and ammonium
6. photosynthesis
process by which living cells produce usable energy from food
7. respiration
process by which certain bacteria convert nitrates into nitrogen gas

Answer 1

Here is the matching of the items in the left column to the items in the right column:

1. ammonification

   • process by which certain bacteria convert organic nitrogen into ammonia and ammonium salts during decomposition

2. assimilation

   • process by which plants or animals convert nutrients into usable organic compounds, such as proteins

3. denitrification

   • process by which certain bacteria convert nitrates into nitrogen gas

4. nitrification

   • process by which certain bacteria convert ammonium into nitrates

5. nitrogen fixation

   • process by which certain bacteria in the soil convert nitrogen gas into ammonia and ammonium

6. photosynthesis

   • process by which green plants convert carbon dioxide, water, and energy from the Sun into sugars

7. respiration

   • process by which living cells produce usable energy from food