Question

In order for plants and animals to be able to use nitrogen, N2 gas must first be converted to more a chemically available form. Review the picture of the nitrogen cycle. One type of organism is responsible for "fixing" nitrogen so other organisms can use the element. What organism is this?

Answer 1

Answer:

Nitrogen fixing bacteria is the organism which is responsible for the fixing of atmospheric nitrogen for the plant.

Explanation:

Nitrogen fixing bacteria is a type of bacteria which fixes atmospheric nitrogen into ammonium and nitrates form. Plants are unable to take atmospheric nitrogen so it must be converted into available form i. e. nitrates and ammonium. Examples of nitrogen fixing bacteria are Cyanobacteria and Azotobactor etc.