Question

Some bacteria live in the roots of plants like soybeans and peas.

Bacteria growing on plant roots.
What is the role of these bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?

to absorb nitrogen-containing compounds from the soil
to release free nitrogen into the atmosphere
to break down nitrogen-containing compounds in dead organisms
to convert free nitrogen into usable nitrogen

70 points!

Answer 1

to convert free nitrogen into usable nitrogen

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

to release free nitrogen into the atmosphere. This is the answer.