Explain the nitrogen cycle, including aspects like the breakdown of plant and animal proteins into ammonium ions, nitrification, nitrogen fixation through lightning and bacteria, how plants absorb nitrate ions, the creation of amino acids and proteins, the digestion of proteins, deamination, and denitrification.

Quick explanation

Explain the nitrogen cycle, including aspects like the breakdown of plant and animal proteins into ammonium ions, nitrification, nitrogen fixation through lightning and bacteria, how plants absorb nitrate ions, the creation of amino acids and proteins, the digestion of proteins, deamination, and denitrification

• This point belongs to Nutrient cycles, especially Nutrient cycles outcomes.
• You need to be able to explain the nitrogen cycle, including aspects like the breakdown of plant and animal proteins into ammonium ions, nitrification, nitrogen fixation through lightning and bacteria, how plants absorb nitrate ions, the creation of amino acids and proteins, the digestion of proteins, deamination, and denitrification.
• The key ideas to know are Describe.
• Use the linked flashcards and practice questions to check recall, then practise applying the idea in an exam-style answer.