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What must happen to nitrogen before plants and animals can use it?

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Before plants and animals can use nitrogen, two steps can happen. First, the nitrogen gas in the atmosphere must find its way into the soil, and the inert N2 must be broken down into more reactive compounds that are easier to metabolise. Hope this answers the question.
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