Nitrogen Cycle Kahoot

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What is denitrification?

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The process of converting nitrates to nitrogen gas.

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What type of digestion involves the secretion of enzymes onto dead and decaying material?

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Extracellular digestion.

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What is nitrogen fixation?

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The process of converting nitrogen gas to ammonia.

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What conditions encourage denitrifying bacteria to be active?

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Anaerobic conditions, such as waterlogged soils.

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What is mutualism in the context of the nitrogen cycle?

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A symbiotic relationship where bacteria fix nitrogen on plant roots and receive sugars in return.

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What role do nitrifying bacteria play in the nitrogen cycle?

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They convert ammonia to nitrites and then to nitrates.

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What is the significance of nitrogen in biological systems?

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Nitrogen is a key component of amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the process of ammonification?

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The conversion of organic nitrogen from dead organisms into ammonia.

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How do plants absorb nitrogen?

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Plants primarily absorb nitrogen in the form of nitrates.

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What is the role of legumes in the nitrogen cycle?

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Legumes host nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their root nodules, enriching the soil with nitrogen.