Nitrogen fixation is a process of fixation of atmospheric nitrogen into forms of nitrogen that can be directly utilized by the plants like nitrates and nitrites. This process is conducted by the soil bacteria.
The farmers rotate the crops with legumes because the roots of legumes shows symbiotic mutualistic association with nitrogen fixing soil bacteria. The soil get rich with the nitrogen element necessary for growth of plants.
. The dose in milligrams for this patient who is receiving preoperative treatment would be 750 mg, since the dose is 6mg/Kg and he weights 275 pounds (124,73Kgs) multiplied by 6mg and the nurse will administer 15 ml for this dose.