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How do plants absorb nitrogen that bacteria convert to nitrates?

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Plants absorb nitrogen that bacteria convert to nitrates through the roots. The roots have tiny hairs that help them absorb water and nutrients from the soil. The nitrogen is taken up by the plant in the form of nitrates, which are then used to make proteins and other essential molecules.

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Answer:

During the assimilation process

Step-by-step explanation:

Nitrosomonas bacteria first convert nitrogen gas to nitrite (NO₂⁻) and subsequently nitrobacter convert nitrite to nitrate (NO₃⁻), a plant nutrient. Plants absorb ammonium and nitrate during The assimilation process, after which they are converted into nitrogen-containing organic molecules, such as amino acids and DNA.

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