What is the role of these bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?
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Role of bacteria in the nitrogen cycle:
- Bacteria is crucial in carrying out nitrogen cycle.
- They are very critical in function when it comes to the nitrogen cycle.
- The function of the bacteria is to break down the protein present in the plants and animals and convert them into ammonia which is again a very important end product.
- Bacteria that live in the root nodules of legumes play a very vital role.
- 'Nitrogen-fixing bacteria', microorganisms capable of modifying 'atmospheric nitrogen' into 'fixed nitrogen'.
- They maintain a symbiotic relationship with the plant by providing ammonia in exchange for carbohydrates.
- Another important bacteria which are to be in the nitrogen cycle are Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter which allow in carrying out nitrification.
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