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E.G Recycling Ecosystems N2 Cycle Main Parts Nitrosomas

This flashcard summarises key nitrogen cycle processes: nitrification (NH4+ to nitrates), ammonification, denitrification (anaerobic), and N2 fixation.

This flashcard summarises key parts of the nitrogen cycle, including nitrification by nitrosomonas and nitrobacter, ammonification, denitrification, and nitrogen fixation.

Front Recycling in ecosystems (N2 cycle) main parts
Back - nitrosomas; NH4 to nitrites, nitrobacter; nitrites to nitrates

- amonification (decomposition) involves conversion to NH4+, then to NH3 

- denitrification anaerobic (waterlogged soils) e.g pseudomonas

- N2 fixation is nitrogenase e.g azotobacter/rhizobium

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