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To determine:  The reason that why nitrogen is a limiting nutrient on earth.

Introduction: Nitrogen is a very important element present on earth. It is essential for the normal functioning of various important biomolecules of living organisms and plants. Atmosphere of earth constitute about 78% of nitrogen.

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