Question

Why is it called "fixing" nitrogen? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Nitrogen fixation is the process by which atmospheric nitrogen is converted by either a natural or an industrial means to a form of nitrogen such as ammonia. In nature, most nitrogen is harvested from the atmosphere by microorganisms to form ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates that can be used by plants.

Answer 2

ANSWER:

This process is called fixing nitrogen because the Microorganisms like Rizobium take the nitrogen from the atmosphere and Give to the legumenous plants.

These are present in the root nodules of the legumenous plants.

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