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Science 4.08+ Vocab
Science Unit 4 Vocab words
| Science Term/Vocab Word | Definition/Formula(Or Symbol) |
|---|---|
| Ammonium (Chemical Formula) | NH4(+) |
| Nitrates (Chemical Formula) | NO3(-) |
| Nitrogen (In Atmosphere, Chemical Formula) | N2 |
| Fixation | when bacteria turns nitrogen into ammonium so that it can be used by plants |
| Nitrification | process where bacteria changes the ammonium to nitrates and the plants absorb these nitrates |
| Assimilation | when the plants absorb the nitrates from the soil and from their roots. Then used for chlorophyll, nucleic acids and amino acids |
| Ammonification | when the plant or animal dies and the decomposers turn the nitrogen back into ammonium. Then returns to nitrogen cycle. |
| Denitrification | when bacteria sends more nitrogen into the soil and the nitrogen is released into the air |
| Decomposers | Bacteria or Fungi |
| Nitrites (Chemical Formula) | NO2(-) |