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The nitrogen cycle includes denitrification, which converts:

Answer: NO 3 - back to N 2 gas (by bacteria in anaerobic conditions).

  • A Converts atmospheric N<sub>2</sub> gas into ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>) directly
  • B Converts ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>) into nitrate (NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup>) ions
  • C NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> back to N<sub>2</sub> gas (by bacteria in anaerobic conditions)
  • D Converts organic nitrogen compounds into ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>)

Correct answer: C. NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> back to N<sub>2</sub> gas (by bacteria in anaerobic conditions)

Explanation: Denitrification: anaerobic bacteria (Pseudomonas, Paracoccus) convert NO<sub>3</sub><sup>-</sup> back to N<sub>2</sub> gas, returning nitrogen to the atmosphere.

Energy Pyramid (10% Law)Carnivore~10 unitsHerbivore~100 unitsProducer~1000 unitsOnly about 10% of energy passes to the next trophic levelFood chain: Grass to Deer to Tiger

Energy pyramid showing a simple food chain (producer to herbivore to carnivore) with energy decreasing roughly tenfold at each trophic level.

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Ecosystems, food chains, energy flow, nutrient cycles, biodiversity, and conservation.

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