Question

    Most plants obtain their nitrogen from the soil in the forms of:

    A Nitrogen Oxide Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Nitrate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Nitric Acid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D All of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ▪       Nitrate (NO3-):  inorganic form of nitrogen, readily taken up by plant roots. ▪       Ammonium (NH4+): Another inorganic nitrogen compound that plants can absorb for growth. ▪       Organic Nitrogen: Derived from decomposing organic matter in the soil, provides a secondary source of nitrogen. ▪       Essential Nutrient: Nitrogen is crucial for plant development, supporting functions like protein synthesis.

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