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Which type of nitrogen do most organisms use?

fixed nitrogen

atomic nitrogen

molecular nitrogen

free nitrogen

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Answer:

Fixed Nitrogen.

Step-by-step explanation:

Fixed nitrogen is nitrogen gas, N2, that has been converted to ammonia (NH3, an ammonium ion (NH4, nitrate (NO3, or another nitrogen oxide so that it can be used as a nutrient by living organisms. Nitrogen fixation is a key component of the nitrogen cycle.

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