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Trophic Levels and Food Webs — Unit test

Question 45 • EF Environmental Science 1st Nine Weeks

Why are bacteria needed in the nitrogen cycle?

Answer
A
Other living things cannot use atmospheric nitrogen.
B
Other living things cannot use the nitrogen in plants.
C
Bacteria are the main nitrogen reservoir.
D
Bacteria convert nitrogen gas into oxygen.

Explanation

Most living things cannot use nitrogen gas (N₂) directly from the atmosphere. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria convert it into forms that plants can use, allowing nitrogen to enter the food chain. Bacteria do not convert nitrogen gas into oxygen, so choice D is incorrect.

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