What are heterocysts?
Specialized nitrogen-fixing cells.
What is phosphate assimilation?
The process by which organisms incorporate inorganic phosphate into organic molecules.
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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

What are heterocysts?

Specialized nitrogen-fixing cells.

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Phosphate Assimilation

What is phosphate assimilation?

The process by which organisms incorporate inorganic phosphate into organic molecules.

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Nitrate Reductase

What does the heme do in the nitrate reductase process?

It shuttles electrons to the MoCo binding region.

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Ammonium Assimilation

What is ammonium assimilation?

The process by which plants and microorganisms convert ammonium into organic compounds.

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Nitrogenase Activity

What is the role of nitrogenase?

It is an enzyme involved in nitrogen fixation.

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Sulfur Assimilation

Which amino acid is a precursor to many sulfur-containing compounds?

Cysteine.

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Phosphate Assimilation

What is substrate-level phosphorylation?

A method of generating ATP by transferring a phosphate group directly to ADP from a phosphorylated intermediate.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

What type of plastid is involved in the synthesis of starch?

Amyloplasts.

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Ammonium Assimilation

What enzyme is primarily involved in ammonium assimilation?

Glutamine synthetase.

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Phosphate Assimilation

What is the main entry point of phosphate into assimilatory pathways?

During the formation of ATP.

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Sulfur Assimilation

What are the two main amino acids involved in sulfate assimilation?

Cysteine and Methionine.

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Sulfur Assimilation

Which process involves the incorporation of sulfate into organic compounds?

Sulfate assimilation.

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Phosphate Assimilation

During which metabolic pathway does substrate-level phosphorylation occur?

Glycolysis.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

Which plastids are responsible for the green color in plants?

Chloroplasts.

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

What is the primary product of technical nitrogen fixation?

Ammonia (NH3).

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Ammonium Assimilation

What is the primary product of ammonium assimilation in plants?

Glutamine.

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Ammonium Assimilation

How does ammonium assimilation affect soil health?

It helps in maintaining nitrogen levels in the soil, promoting plant growth.

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Sulfur Assimilation

What is sulfur assimilation in plant cells?

The process by which plants take up sulfur and convert it into organic compounds.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

What type of bacteria are commonly found in root nodules?

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as Rhizobium.

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Phosphate Assimilation

Where does membrane-bound phosphorylation occur?

In chloroplasts and mitochondria.

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

What is nitrogen fixation?

The process of converting atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into a form usable by living organisms.

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

Why is nitrogen fixation important for ecosystems?

It provides essential nitrogen compounds that plants need for growth.

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

What is technical nitrogen fixation?

The process of converting atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into ammonia (NH3) using industrial methods.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

What is amino acid biosynthesis?

The process by which cells create amino acids from simpler compounds.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

What are the primary sources of nitrogen for amino acid biosynthesis?

Nitrate and ammonium.

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Sulfur Assimilation

In which biological processes is sulfate commonly involved?

In the synthesis of amino acids and other sulfur-containing compounds.

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Nitrogenase Activity

What is the primary function of nitrogenase activity?

To convert nitrogen gas (N2) into ammonia (NH3).

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Nitrate Assimilation

What role do nitrates play in nitrogen assimilation?

Nitrates are absorbed by plants and converted into amino acids and proteins.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

What is nitrogen assimilation?

The process by which plants and microorganisms convert nitrogen from the environment into organic compounds.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

How do root nodules benefit plants?

Root nodules benefit plants by providing them with a direct source of nitrogen, which is essential for growth.

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Sulfur Assimilation

Which form of sulfur do plants primarily absorb?

Sulfate (SO4^2-).

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

What happens during biological nitrogen fixation?

Atmospheric nitrogen (N2) is converted into ammonia (NH3) by nitrogen-fixing organisms.

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Sulfur Assimilation

How is sulfur taken up by plants?

Sulfur is taken up in the form of sulfate (SO4^2-).

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Nitrite Reductase

What is Nitrite Reductase?

An enzyme that catalyzes the reduction of nitrite to ammonia.

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Nitrate Reductase

What is the role of the FAD binding region in nitrate reductase?

It receives electrons from NAD(P)H.

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Nitrate Reductase

What is MoCo in the context of nitrate reductase?

Molybdenum cofactor that transfers electrons to nitrate.

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Nitrate Assimilation

What is nitrate assimilation?

The process by which plants and microorganisms convert nitrate into organic compounds.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

What role do plastids play in nitrogen assimilation?

They help in the conversion of inorganic nitrogen into organic compounds.

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Nitrate Assimilation

What is nitrate assimilation?

The process by which plants and microorganisms convert nitrate into organic compounds.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

Which metabolic pathways are involved in amino acid biosynthesis?

The glycolytic pathway and the citric acid cycle.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

What is the primary function of root nodules?

The primary function of root nodules is to facilitate the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants.

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Nitrogenase Activity

In which organisms is nitrogenase typically found?

In certain bacteria and archaea, particularly those involved in biological nitrogen fixation.

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Nitrate Assimilation

What is the end product of nitrate assimilation?

Organic nitrogen compounds, such as amino acids.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

How does nodule formation benefit plants?

It allows them to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form, enhancing their growth.

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Nitrate Assimilation

What is nitrate assimilation?

The process of incorporating nitrate into organic molecules by plants and microorganisms.

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Nitrogen Cycle

What is the nitrogen cycle?

The process through which nitrogen is converted between its various chemical forms in the environment.

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Ammonium Assimilation

What is ammonification?

The process of converting organic nitrogen from dead organisms into ammonia.

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Nitrite Reductase

What is the role of Nitrite Reductase in nitrogen metabolism?

It plays a crucial role in the assimilation of nitrogen by converting nitrite into ammonia, which can be used to synthesize amino acids.

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Sulfur Assimilation

What role does Methionine play in sulfate assimilation?

It is an essential amino acid that contains sulfur.

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Sulfur Assimilation

What is sulfate?

A chemical compound containing sulfur and oxygen, typically represented as SO4^2-.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

What is nodule formation?

The process by which root nodules are developed in certain plants, particularly legumes, to house nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

Which type of plants typically undergo nodule formation?

Leguminous plants.

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Nitrogenase Activity

What is nitrogenase?

An enzyme responsible for the fixation of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

What is nitrogen assimilation?

The process by which plants and microorganisms convert nitrogen from the environment into organic compounds.

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Nitrate Assimilation

What is the end product of nitrate assimilation?

Organic nitrogen compounds, such as amino acids.

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Nitrogenase Activity

What are the conditions required for optimal nitrogenase activity?

Anaerobic conditions, as oxygen can inhibit its function.

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Sulfur Assimilation

How do plants incorporate sulfur into organic molecules?

By converting sulfide and sulfate into cysteine and other sulfur-containing compounds.

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Nitrogen Cycle

What are the main processes involved in the nitrogen cycle?

Nitrogen fixation, nitrification, assimilation, ammonification, and denitrification.

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Nitrate Assimilation

How do plants assimilate nitrogen?

By absorbing nitrates and ammonium from the soil.

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Nitrite Reductase

Where is Nitrite Reductase found?

In the photosynthetic organisms, particularly in the chloroplasts of plants.

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

Which organisms are primarily responsible for biological nitrogen fixation?

Certain bacteria, including those in root nodules of legumes.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

What is the primary function of plastids in plants?

To carry out photosynthesis and other metabolic processes.

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Ammonium Assimilation

Why is ammonium assimilation important for plants?

It provides a source of nitrogen necessary for growth and development.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

What is nodule formation?

The process by which root nodules are developed in certain plants, particularly legumes, to house nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

Which type of plants commonly undergo nodule formation?

Legumes.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

What is the primary function of root nodules?

To facilitate the symbiotic relationship between plants and nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

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Sulfur Assimilation

How do plants typically absorb sulfate?

Through their roots from the soil.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

Which type of bacteria is commonly found in root nodules?

Rhizobia are the most common nitrogen-fixing bacteria found in root nodules.

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Ammonium Assimilation

How is ammonium assimilated by plants?

Ammonium is directly incorporated into organic molecules through the process of ammonium assimilation.

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

What is nitrogen fixation?

The process of converting atmospheric nitrogen (N2) into ammonia (NH3) by certain bacteria.

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Sulfur Assimilation

What is the primary amino acid involved in sulfate assimilation?

Cysteine.

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Nitrite Reductase

What is the significance of Nitrite Reductase in photosynthesis?

It helps in the incorporation of nitrogen into organic molecules during the process of photosynthesis.

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

What are the two main types of nitrogen fixation?

Biological nitrogen fixation and abiotic nitrogen fixation (e.g., lightning).

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Nitrite Reductase

What role does nitrite reductase play in nitrate assimilation?

It catalyzes the reduction of nitrite to ammonium, a key step in the assimilation process.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

Photosynthesis, occurring in chloroplasts.

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Nitrite Reductase

In which organisms is nitrite reductase commonly found?

In plants, fungi, and certain bacteria involved in nitrogen metabolism.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

What type of bacteria are typically found in root nodules?

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, such as Rhizobium.

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Ammonium Assimilation

What is the role of ammonium in the nitrogen cycle?

It serves as a key form of nitrogen that can be assimilated by plants.

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Nitrogenase Activity

What is the significance of nitrogenase activity in agriculture?

It enhances soil fertility by increasing the availability of nitrogen for plants.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

What forms of nitrogen can be assimilated by plants?

Plants can assimilate nitrogen in the form of nitrates and ammonium.

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Phosphate Assimilation

What is phosphate assimilation?

The process of incorporating phosphate into organic molecules by plants and microorganisms.

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Nitrate Assimilation

What role do nitrifying bacteria play in the nitrogen cycle?

They convert ammonia into nitrites and then into nitrates, making nitrogen available to plants.

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Sulfur Assimilation

What role does cysteine play in sulfate assimilation?

It is synthesized from sulfate and is essential for protein synthesis.

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Nitrogenase Activity

What is the role of nitrogenase in nitrogen fixation?

Nitrogenase is the enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia.

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

What are common methods used in technical nitrogen fixation?

Haber-Bosch process is the most common method.

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Sulfur Assimilation

What is the charge of a sulfate ion?

It has a charge of -2.

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

Why is technical nitrogen fixation important?

It provides a significant source of nitrogen for fertilizers, enhancing agricultural productivity.

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Nitrite Reductase

What role does nitrite reductase play in nitrogen metabolism?

It catalyzes the reduction of nitrite to ammonium in the process of nitrogen assimilation.

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Ammonium Assimilation

How do plants primarily take up ammonium?

Through their roots from the soil.

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Sulfur Assimilation

Why is sulfur important for plants?

It is essential for the synthesis of amino acids, proteins, and enzymes.

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Nitrate Assimilation

What is the first step in the process of nitrate assimilation?

The uptake of nitrate from the soil by plant roots.

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

What is biological nitrogen fixation?

The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia by certain bacteria and archaea.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

What is a root nodule?

A root nodule is a specialized structure formed on the roots of certain plants, where nitrogen-fixing bacteria reside.

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Ammonium Assimilation

What is ammonium assimilation?

The process by which plants and microorganisms incorporate ammonium ions into organic compounds.

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Ammonium Assimilation

Why is ammonium assimilation important for plants?

It provides a source of nitrogen necessary for the synthesis of amino acids and nucleotides.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

What are root nodules?

Root nodules are specialized structures formed on the roots of certain plants, primarily legumes, that house nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

What is the primary function of root nodules?

To facilitate nitrogen fixation by housing symbiotic bacteria.

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Nitrite Reductase

Why is nitrite reductase important for plants?

It helps in the conversion of nitrite, which is toxic at high levels, into ammonium, which can be used for amino acid synthesis.

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Sulfur Assimilation

What role does sulfate play in cellular metabolism?

It is essential for the synthesis of coenzymes and proteins.

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Sulfur Assimilation

What are the primary sources of sulfur for plants?

Sulfate ions from the soil and atmospheric deposition.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

What is the significance of nitrogen transport in plants?

It allows the distribution of nitrogenous compounds to various parts of the plant for growth and development.

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Ammonium Assimilation

What is ammonium assimilation?

The process of incorporating ammonium into organic molecules by plants and microorganisms.

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Sulfur Assimilation

What is sulfur assimilation?

The process by which organisms incorporate sulfur into organic compounds.

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Phosphate Assimilation

How is phosphate assimilated by plants?

Phosphate is assimilated in the form of inorganic phosphate (H2PO4- or HPO4^2-).

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Nitrite Reductase

What is the significance of nitrite reductase in the nitrogen cycle?

It helps in the conversion of nitrite, which is toxic at high levels, into ammonium, which can be utilized by organisms.

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Ammonium Assimilation

What are the primary enzymes involved in ammonium assimilation?

Glutamine synthetase and glutamate synthase.

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

What is the environmental impact of technical nitrogen fixation?

It can lead to increased nitrogen runoff, contributing to water pollution and eutrophication.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

What role do enzymes play in amino acid biosynthesis?

Enzymes catalyze the reactions that convert substrates into amino acids.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

How do root nodules benefit plants?

By converting atmospheric nitrogen into a form that plants can use for growth.

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Root Nodules and Nodule Formation

What role do root nodules play in the nitrogen cycle?

Root nodules play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by converting atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia, which can be utilized by plants.

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Sulfur Assimilation

What is the role of the enzyme adenosine 5'-phosphosulfate (APS) kinase in sulfur assimilation?

It catalyzes the conversion of APS to sulfite, a key step in the assimilation process.

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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

Which organisms can perform biological nitrogen fixation?

Certain bacteria, including Rhizobium and Azotobacter, and some archaea.

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Nitrogen Cycle

What is denitrification?

The process by which nitrates are reduced to nitrogen gas (N2), returning nitrogen to the atmosphere.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

How do plants assimilate nitrogen for amino acid biosynthesis?

Through the uptake of nitrate and ammonium from the soil.

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Nitrogen Cycle

What is the nitrogen cycle?

The series of processes by which nitrogen and its compounds are interconverted in the environment and in living organisms.

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Nitrogen Assimilation

In which form is nitrogen taken up by plants?

Nitrogen is primarily taken up in the form of nitrate (NO3-) or ammonium (NH4+).

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Nitrogenase Activity

Which enzyme is involved in biological nitrogen fixation?

Nitrogenase is the enzyme responsible for this process.

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