In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Nitrogen Cycle 2. Forms of Nitrogen 3. Sources 4. Biochemical Conversion Processes. Introduction to Nitrogen Cycle: Nitrogen, in a number of different forms, can play an important role in several environmental problems. Like many chemical compounds, nitrogen is cycled in nature from one form to another, with losses in one [...]
In this essay we will discuss about the nitrogen cycle with the help of a diagram. Importance of Nitrogen: Nitrogen is an essential constituent of protoplasm. Nitrogen is the component of amino acids, proteins, enzymes, nucleotides and nucleic acids. Sources of Nitrogen: Like all other major and minor elements, it flows in nature in a cyclic manner. Nitrogen is picked [...]
This article provides a flow diagram of the nitrogen cycle. Nitrogen is one of the very important elements in biosphere. It remains in various forms in different environmental components, viz., as gases N2 and NOx; as ions in soil and water NO3, NO2, NH4+, or as organic material or insoluble nitrogenous materials Among these, atmosphere possesses 78% of nitrogen (by [...]