nitrogen cycle
0.0(0)
Studied by 0 people
Learn
Practice Test
Spaced Repetition
Match
FlashcardsCard Sorting
1/3
There's no tags or description
Looks like no tags are added yet.
Study Analytics
Name | Mastery | Learn | Test | Matching | Spaced |
|---|
No study sessions yet.
4 Terms
1
New cards
What is the nitrogen cycle?
The nitrogen cycle is the process by which nitrogen is converted between its various chemical forms in the environment.
2
New cards
What are the main processes in the nitrogen cycle?
The main processes are nitrogen fixation, nitrification, assimilation, ammonification, and denitrification.
3
New cards
What is nitrogen fixation?
Nitrogen fixation is the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen (N₂) into ammonia (NH₃) by bacteria or through abiotic means.
4
New cards
What is nitrification?
Nitrification is the biological oxidation of ammonia to nitrite (NO₂⁻) followed by the oxidation of nitrite to nitrate (NO₃⁻).
Note 
Flashcards (54)