Answer:
The correct answer is option A. "the conversion of gaseous nitrogen into an organism friendly form (ammonia (NH3)".
Explanation:
Nitrogen fixation is a biological process at which gaseous nitrogen is converted into an organism friendly form (ammonia (NH3). Nitrogen fixation is performed in nature by microorganisms in the soil. Some of these microorganisms have a symbiotic relationship with plants. These microorganisms convert the gaseous nitrogen into ammonia, which is used by the plant as a source of nitrogen.
<span>The chaparral is characterized by sparse, rough terrain and nutrient-poor soil meaning that no single resource is overly abundant. Therefore, a varied diet allows an animal to make use of a wider selection of the resources that are available to it and thereby thrive.</span>
The tick attaching itself to the skin of the dog is the parasitic relationship because the tick is relying on the dog as a host in order to live.