Decomposers

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Bacteria and fungi involved in decomposition are called
Saprotrophs
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Nitrogen can be fixed by lightening, the haber process and
Rhizobium
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Leaching is where
Nitrate ions flow into rivers and streams
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The haber process and lightening account for __ of the fixation of nitrogen
10%
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Nitrogen fixing bacteria mostly live freely in the soil and
Inside root nodules
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Proteins in nodules absorb oxygen and keep the conditions
Anaerobic
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During nitrification, bacteria obtain energy by oxidising ammonium ions to nitrite ions and
Oxidising nitrite ions to nitrate ions
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During ____ bacteria convert nitrate ions back into nitrogen gas
Denitrification
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Nitrate ions are used to produce nitrogen gas and nitrous oxide
Denitrification
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Nitrogen can be fixed by lightening, the haber process and

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Rhizobium

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Leaching is where

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The haber process and lightening account for __ of the fixation of nitrogen

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Nitrogen fixing bacteria mostly live freely in the soil and

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