Question

Nitrogen from the atmosphere is combined into organic compounds by legumes, such as _________________.

a. beans, peas, or lentils
b. rice, wheat, or corn
c. apples, pears, or oranges
d. spinach, chard, or lettuce

Answer 1

a. beans, peas, or lentils

Step-by-step explanation:

Living organisms need nitrogen to make proteins. These proteins are used for growth and making enzymes. Most plants do not have a way of getting nitrogen directly from the atmosphere. However leguminous plants are unique in that they have nodules that can fix nitrogen from the air.