Question

Describe the path of a nitrogen atom through four parts of the nitrogen cycle. Be sure to explain the processes involved in the transfers. Note when a form of nitrogen is available to plants.

Answer 1

Answer: One of the ways the path of a nitrogen atom begins is as a part of an ammonium ion. A plant takes up the ion and uses it to make an organic molecule through assimilation. The organic molecule falls back to the ground as part of a leaf. The leaf is decomposed by bacteria, and it is converted back to ammonium by ammonification. The ammonium ion is then converted to nitrite by nitrifying bacteria through nitrification.

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Answer 2

A nitrogen atom can start its journey as part of an ammonium ion, for example. Through assimilation, a plant absorbs the ion and uses it to create an organic molecule. As part of a leaf, the organic molecule returns to the earth. Bacteria breakdown the leaf, which is then turned back to ammonium by ammonification. Through nitrification, the ammonium ion is transformed to nitrite by nitrifying bacteria.

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