Study Guide for Campbell Biology
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Chapter 27, Problem 12TYK
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Introduction: Nitrogen is essential for the growth and development of organisms. Some archaea (such as methanogens) and some bacteria (such as cyanobacteria) obtain nitrogen through the process of nitrogen fixation. Plants obtain nitrogen through nitrogen-fixing bacteria, while animals obtain nitrogen from organic matter.
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