Question

what happens in the soil to convert dead plant material into nitrogen ions that the plants can absorb

Answer 1

Answer:

Decomposers break down urea , egested material (eg faeces) and dead bodies. This results in nitrogen being returned to the soil as ammonium ions, which nitrifying bacteria can convert into nitrates for plants to absorb.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Decomposers break down urea , egested material (eg faeces) and dead bodies. This results in nitrogen being returned to the soil as ammonium ions, which nitrifying bacteria can convert into nitrates for plants to absorb.