In order for most organisms to use the nitrogen in the atmosphere, dinitrogen ga

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In order for most organisms to use the nitrogen in the atmosphere, dinitrogen gas must Select one: o a. be taken in by green plants and transformed into nitrogen-rich protein. o b. be inhaled by herbivores and transformed into ammonia, which can be dissolved in their blood. O c. be taken up by certain bacteria that can change it into ammonium, a form that is available for plants. O d. be dissolved in an aqueous solution to form nitrate. Oe. chemically interact with argon in the soil, which allows it to be taken up by plants.

Explanation / Answer

The bacteria that is present in the soil will absorb the nitrogen from the atmosphere and they process it and release out for the use by plants and animals. These bacteria are called nitrogen fixation bacteria.

So the dinitrogen can be taken up by certain bacteria that can change it into ammonium a form that is avaioyfor plants is correct option.

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