Question

Which best compares the roles of nitrogen-fixing bacteria and certain decomposers in the nitrogen cycle?

Answer 1

Answer:

The bacteria convert free nitrogen into nitrogen-containing compounds, while the decomposers convert nitrogen-containing compounds into free nitrogen. Explanation: Nitrogen is an essential element for all living organisms.

Answer 2

The similarity between the role of certain decomposers in nitrogen fixation bacteria are that decomposers help in recycling of nutrients to complete the food chain and the nitrogen fixation bacteria help in the completion of the nitrogen cycle.

Explanation:

• There are some nitrogen fixing bacteria cyanobacteria which helps in the conversion of free nitrogen which is present in the atmosphere and in the soil into nitrogen rich compounds such as nitrates and nitrites which can be taken by plant for their metabolism.

• This in turn helps in the completion of nitrogen cycle in which plants play an integrate role.

• Similarly the decomposers help in The breakdown of herbivores and carnivores after that death.

• This helps in the conversion of the energy which is obtained from the sun and it is supplied back to the plants. This helps in the circulation of the food chain nutrients.

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