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Microorganisms are essential in the nitrogen cycle, performing various functions that transform nitrogen into different chemical forms.

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Functions of Microorganisms in the Nitrogen Cycle

Microorganisms contribute to decomposition, nitrification, nitrogen fixation, and denitrification, each playing a role in recycling nitrogen in ecosystems.

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    Identify one function of microorganisms in the nitrogen cycle related to decomposition.

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  2. b

    State one function of microorganisms in the nitrogen cycle related to nitrification.

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Paper 4 structured question: Nutrient cycles

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Nitrogen Fixation and Denitrification

Microorganisms convert nitrogen gas into ammonia (nitrogen fixation) and convert nitrates back into nitrogen gas (denitrification).

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    Identify one function of microorganisms in nitrogen fixation.

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    State one function of microorganisms in denitrification.

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