{"id":145209,"date":"2022-03-20T01:34:10","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T20:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/nitrogen-fixation-and-nitrogen-metabolism-meaning-types-mechanism\/"},"modified":"2024-12-07T10:30:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-07T05:00:58","slug":"nitrogen-fixation-and-nitrogen-metabolism-meaning-types-mechanism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/","title":{"rendered":"Nitrogen Fixation and Nitrogen Metabolism"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span 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style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#What_is_Nitrogen_Fixation\" title=\"What is Nitrogen Fixation?\">What is Nitrogen Fixation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#What_Are_The_Types_Of_Nitrogen_Fixation\" title=\"What Are The Types Of Nitrogen Fixation?\">What Are The Types Of Nitrogen Fixation?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#Biological_Nitrogen_Fixation\" title=\"Biological Nitrogen Fixation\">Biological Nitrogen Fixation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#Industrial_Nitrogen_Fixation\" title=\"Industrial Nitrogen Fixation\">Industrial Nitrogen Fixation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#Atmospheric_Nitrogen_Fixation\" title=\"Atmospheric Nitrogen Fixation\">Atmospheric Nitrogen Fixation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#How_Nitrogen_is_Utilized_in_Living_Organisms\" title=\"How Nitrogen is Utilized in Living Organisms?\">How Nitrogen is Utilized in Living Organisms?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#Ammonification\" title=\"Ammonification\">Ammonification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#Nitrification\" title=\"Nitrification\">Nitrification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#What_Are_The_Factors_Affecting_the_Nitrification_Process\" title=\"What Are The Factors Affecting the Nitrification Process?\">What Are The Factors Affecting the Nitrification Process?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#Temperature\" title=\"Temperature\">Temperature<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#pH_levels\" title=\"pH levels\">pH levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#Availability_of_Oxygen\" title=\"Availability of Oxygen\">Availability of Oxygen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#Moisture_content\" title=\"Moisture content\">Moisture content<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#Salinity\" title=\"Salinity\">Salinity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#Importance_of_Nitrogen_Fixation_and_Metabolism_in_Agriculture\" title=\"Importance of Nitrogen Fixation and Metabolism in Agriculture\">Importance of Nitrogen Fixation and Metabolism in Agriculture<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#FAQs_on_Nitrogen_Fixation_and_Nitrogen_Metabolism\" title=\"FAQs on Nitrogen Fixation and Nitrogen Metabolism\">FAQs on Nitrogen Fixation and Nitrogen Metabolism<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#What_is_nitrogen_fixation\" title=\"What is nitrogen fixation?\">What is nitrogen fixation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#Why_is_nitrogen_fixation_important_for_plants\" title=\"Why is nitrogen fixation important for plants?\">Why is nitrogen fixation important for plants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#What_are_nitrifying_bacteria_and_what_role_do_they_play\" title=\"What are nitrifying bacteria, and what role do they play?\">What are nitrifying bacteria, and what role do they play?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#What_is_nitrogen_metabolism\" title=\"What is nitrogen metabolism?\">What is nitrogen metabolism?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/nitrogen-fixation-nitrogen-metabolism\/#What_are_the_different_types_of_nitrogen_fixation\" title=\"What are the different types of nitrogen fixation?\">What are the different types of nitrogen fixation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/science\/nitrogen\/\"><strong>Nitrogen<\/strong><\/a> is one of the most abundant elements on Earth. This element is important for the survival of all living organisms. Nitrogen forms an essential component of amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids.<\/p>\n<p>The percentage of nitrogen present in the atmosphere is 78%. However, more is needed for the plants to directly utilize it for its purpose. Hence, this is where nitrogen fixation and nitrogen metabolism come into play.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-734023\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nitrogen-Fixation-and-Nitrogen-Metabolism-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Nitrogen Fixation and Nitrogen Metabolism\" width=\"900\" height=\"735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nitrogen-Fixation-and-Nitrogen-Metabolism-copy.jpg 900w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nitrogen-Fixation-and-Nitrogen-Metabolism-copy-300x245.jpg 300w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nitrogen-Fixation-and-Nitrogen-Metabolism-copy-768x627.jpg 768w, https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Nitrogen-Fixation-and-Nitrogen-Metabolism-copy-150x123.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Nitrogen_Fixation\"><\/span>What is Nitrogen Fixation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Nitrogen fixation<\/strong> is the process through which atmospheric nitrogen (N<sub>2<\/sub>) is converted into ammonia. It also gets converted into other nitrogenous compounds that plants, animals, and microbes can use. This process is important for incorporating nitrogen into plants or biological systems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Types_Of_Nitrogen_Fixation\"><\/span>What Are The Types Of Nitrogen Fixation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fixing nitrogen can be achieved by lightning, industrial fixation, or biological fixation. The three nitrogen fixation processes are briefly discussed below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biological_Nitrogen_Fixation\"><\/span>Biological Nitrogen Fixation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Biological processes are the primary way of fixing nitrogen from the environment. The enzyme nitrogenase facilitates the fixation of nitrogen by certain bacteria and archaea. Diazotrophy is the term used to describe these species.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation &#8211;<\/strong> Nitrogen-fixing bacteria like <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/rhizobium\/\">Rhizobium<\/a><\/strong>, form symbiotic relations with plants, like legumes. Bacterias reside in the root nodules and convert nitrogen gas into ammonia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Free-Living Nitrogen Fixation &#8211;<\/strong> Bacterias like cyanobacteria can fix nitrogen without the need for a host plant. Examples include Azotobacter and Anabaena.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Industrial_Nitrogen_Fixation\"><\/span>Industrial Nitrogen Fixation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A high-temperature and pressure industrial process is called the Haber-Bosch process. It is used to create ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen gases.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to being a major component of the global nitrogen cycle, this ammonia is utilized to make fertilizers.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atmospheric_Nitrogen_Fixation\"><\/span>Atmospheric Nitrogen Fixation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The energy required to transform atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen oxides (NO and NO<sub>\u2082<\/sub>) is produced by lightning.<\/p>\n<p>Rainwater dissolves these nitrogen oxides. Later, they find their way into the soil as nitrates that plants can use.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Nitrogen_is_Utilized_in_Living_Organisms\"><\/span>How Nitrogen is Utilized in Living Organisms?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the process of nitrogen fixation, it enters the nitrogen cycle involving the transformation of biochemicals. These transformation helps living organisms to use nitrogen properly.<\/p>\n<p>The living organisms utilize nitrogen in three steps &#8211; ammonification, nitrification, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/denitrification\/\">denitrification<\/a><\/strong>. These steps are briefly discussed below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ammonification\"><\/span>Ammonification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The process of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/biology\/ammonification\/\">ammonification<\/a> <\/strong>is a part of the nitrogen cycle. It gives organisms the amount of nitrogen they require to exist.<\/p>\n<p>Ammonification is the process by which nitrogen-containing compounds from decaying organic matter are broken down into simpler compounds. The product formed is ammonia, by tiny creatures such as bacteria or other types of decomposing organisms.<\/p>\n<p>These less complex materials support the ecology. Ammonification, very simply, is the process of turning naturally occurring nitrogen compounds into ammonia.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nitrification\"><\/span>Nitrification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nitrification is a natural process carried out by nitrifying bacteria. It is a crucial phase in the soil&#8217;s nitrogen cycle.<\/p>\n<p>The natural process of nitrification is brought about by specialist autotrophic bacteria in the environment. Ammonia is transformed into nitrites (NO<sub>2<\/sub><sup>&#8211;<\/sup>) and subsequently nitrates (NO<sub>3<\/sub><sup>&#8211;<\/sup>) throughout this aerobic process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><button style=\"width: 50%;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/online-mock-tests?utm_source=surge&amp;utm_medium=interlinking\"><strong>Free Online Mock Tests For IIT-JEE, NEET And CBSE Exams<\/strong><\/a><\/button><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Factors_Affecting_the_Nitrification_Process\"><\/span>What Are The Factors Affecting the Nitrification Process?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Several factors affect the nitrification process. Temperature, moisture content, pH, oxygen availability, and other factors are responsible for putting impact on the process. They are briefly discussed below.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Temperature\"><\/span>Temperature<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Temperature plays an important role in the activity of bacteria like &#8211; Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The nitrification occurs mainly at temperature ranges of 25\u00b0C and 30\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<li>Nitrification slows down significantly below 15\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<li>It almost completely ends below 5\u00b0C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"pH_levels\"><\/span>pH levels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The nitrifying bacteria are very sensitive to pH levels. They tend to show the following variations and responses.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The ideal pH for nitrification is between 6.5 and 8.5<\/li>\n<li>Nitrification slows down and ammonia oxidation decreases below pH 6.<\/li>\n<li>High pH (beyond 9) can prevent nitrifying bacteria from growing.<\/li>\n<li>This can cause an accumulation of ammonia that can become hazardous.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Availability_of_Oxygen\"><\/span>Availability of Oxygen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Oxygen-deficient environments slow or stop the nitrification of bacteria.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Although oxygen concentrations are necessary, proper aeration is more important.<\/li>\n<li>A dissolved oxygen concentration of at least 2 mg\/L is required for nitrification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moisture_content\"><\/span>Moisture content<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Moisture holding capacity is important for nitrification for terrestrial organisms.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Nitrification occurs best in well-aerated soils.<\/li>\n<li>The soil must contain 40\u201360% water (based on soil water-holding capacity).<\/li>\n<li>Excess moisture can create anaerobic conditions.<\/li>\n<li>Thus, limiting oxygen availability and slowing nitrification.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Salinity\"><\/span>Salinity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Nitrogen-fixing bacteria are inhibited by saline conditions.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They cannot survive in osmotic stress, causing them to die.<\/li>\n<li>In low-salinity conditions, nitrification can occur.<\/li>\n<li>However, it is sensitive to salt accumulation, especially in agricultural areas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"card\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/one-stop-solutions-for-school-prep?utm_source=surge&amp;utm_medium=interlinking\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" lazyloaded\" style=\"width: 100%; border-radius: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/one-stop-solution-for-school-exam.jpg\" alt=\"one-stop-solutions school exam\" width=\"1201\" height=\"636\" data-src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/one-stop-solution-for-school-exam.jpg\" \/><\/a><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/one-stop-solutions-for-school-prep?utm_source=surge&amp;utm_medium=interlinking\"><button><strong>One Stop Solutions for School Exam Preparation<\/strong><\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Boost your school preparation with our comprehensive guide for CBSE, ICSE, and State Board exams. Get all the resources you need in one place and excel in your academic journey. Discover the ultimate one-stop solution at Infinity Learn today!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Nitrogen_Fixation_and_Metabolism_in_Agriculture\"><\/span>Importance of Nitrogen Fixation and Metabolism in Agriculture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For agriculture and food production, nitrogen fixation and metabolism serve as important processes.<\/p>\n<p>Nitrogen is necessary for plants to flourish, yet it is often lacking in soils. Because of this, farmers must use nitrogen fertilizers to provide their crops with the nutrients they require.<\/p>\n<p>Mentioned below are the importance of nitrogen fixation and metabolism in agriculture.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Legumes fix nitrogen, hence crop rotation with them can organically replenish the soil in sustainable agricultural practices.<\/li>\n<li>The use of artificial fertilizers reduces due to nitrogen fixation, which could pollute the environment.<\/li>\n<li>Nitrogen is a component of chlorophyll, which is required for carrying out photosynthesis.<\/li>\n<li>For the production of crops high in protein, such as lentils, beans, and soybeans, nitrogen fixation is needed.<\/li>\n<li>Also, to synthesize vital macromolecules for growth and reproduction, such as proteins, amino acids, and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), plants need nitrogen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_Nitrogen_Fixation_and_Nitrogen_Metabolism\"><\/span>FAQs on Nitrogen Fixation and Nitrogen Metabolism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_nitrogen_fixation\"><\/span>What is nitrogen fixation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe process that turns atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into ammonia is known as nitrogen fixation. Additionally, it is transformed into various nitrogenous chemicals that are useful to microorganisms, plants, and animals. Nitrogen incorporation into plants or biological systems depends on this process.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_nitrogen_fixation_important_for_plants\"><\/span>Why is nitrogen fixation important for plants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAmino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, and chlorophyll all contain significant amounts of nitrogen. But plants cannot directly absorb nitrogen from the atmosphere. Nitrogen fixation converts nitrogen into forms that are useful to plants, such as nitrate or ammonia. Plants can better absorb nitrogen and flourish as a result of this.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_nitrifying_bacteria_and_what_role_do_they_play\"><\/span>What are nitrifying bacteria, and what role do they play?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe nitrogen cycle depends on nitrifying microorganisms such as Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter. Ammonia is converted to nitrite by Nitrosomonas. Next, nitrite is converted to nitrate by Nitrobacter. These microbes aid in converting nitrogen into forms that are absorbed and utilized by plants\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_nitrogen_metabolism\"><\/span>What is nitrogen metabolism?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe mechanism that enables organisms to use nitrogen is known as nitrogen metabolism. Nitrogen undergoes many transformations after it is fixed. These processes are referred to as denitrification, assimilation, nitrification, and ammonification. These processes assist plants and animals in using nitrogen to produce DNA, proteins, and other essential compounds.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_different_types_of_nitrogen_fixation\"><\/span>What are the different types of nitrogen fixation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe three types of nitrogen fixation are biological, industrial, and atmospheric fixation\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is nitrogen fixation?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The process that turns atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into ammonia is known as nitrogen fixation. 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