Question

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria are important because it converts atmospheric nitrogen directly into _____ which can be used by most life forms.

Group of answer choices

ammonia

nitrates

nitrous oxides

amino acids

Answer 1

Answer: nitrates

Step-by-step explanation:

Nitrogen fixation involves the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia and organic derivatives, by natural means, especially such conversion, by microorganisms (nitrogen fixing bacteria) in the soil, into a form that can be assimilated by plants.

The easily accessible form by which nitrogen can be obtained by plants is nitrates, as they are very soluble in soil water and easily picked by plant root vessels