Nitrogen-fixing bacteria convert free nitrogen gas into nitrogen compounds. ... Bacterias that are decomposers recycle nitrogen compounds in the soil by breaking down animal wastes and dead plants and animals. 3. Other bacteria break down nitrogen compounds and release free nitrogen back into the air.
The most important part of the cycle is bacteria. Bacteria help the nitrogen change between states so it can be used. When nitrogen is absorbed by the soil, different bacteria help it to change states so it can be absorbed by plants. Animals then get their nitrogen from the plants.
