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During the nitrogen cycle, inorganic nitrogen from the atmosphere is converted into organic compounds. What is this process called?

Decomposition

Emission

Fixation

Transpiration

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through a process called fixation
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The correct option is FIXATION.
Nitrogen fixation is the process by which atmospheric nitrogen are incorporated into organic compounds. Nitrogen fixation is typically carried out by specific micro organisms. Nitrogen fixation plays a very crucial role in the earth's ecosystem.
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