The Nitrogen Cycle

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  • Created by: Sarah
  • Created on: 04-04-13 14:06
protein in dead plants and animals is broken down ...
decomposition
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ammonia is converted into nitrates by
nitrifying bacteria
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nitrates are converted into nitrogen gas
denitrification
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denitrification ...
reduces the amount of nitrate in the soil, making it less fertile
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nitrogen gas is converted to ammonia by ...
nitrogen fixing bacteria
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ammonia is converted into nitrates by

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nitrifying bacteria

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nitrates are converted into nitrogen gas

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denitrification ...

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nitrogen gas is converted to ammonia by ...

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