Nitrogen Cycle

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Nitrogen Fixation

  • bacteria Converts unusable Nitrogen gas (N2) into usable forms

  • Converts Nitrogen gas into Ammonia (NH3)

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Nitrification

  • Ammonia is converted into Nitrite, then Nitrate

  • Ammonia is a form of nitrogen that can be toxic. Converted into usable and stable forms

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Assimilation

  • Plants/algae absorb Nitrate

  • Eaten by animals

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Ammonification

  • decomposers break down organic material, like waste

  • Converts organic Nitrogen gas to Ammonia, then dissolved to Ammonium (NH4+)

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Denitrification

  • Denitrifying bacteria convert Nitrate back to Nitrogen gas

  • Gas goes back up to the atmosphere