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MIC 121 Mib compilations3 Objective Question

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Nitrogen fixation is the conversion of
Options
A N2 to N
B N2 to NH3
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C N2 to NO3-
D N2 to urea
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nitrogen fixation is the biological process by which atmospheric nitrogen (N2) is converted into ammonia (NH3) by specialized microorganisms. This is the first step in making atmospheric nitrogen available to living organisms.

Hint

Recall the initial stable form of nitrogen produced from atmospheric nitrogen by nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

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