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Nature Recycles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Photosynthesis | The process where plants use the sun's energy to convert carbon dioxide and water int sugars/foods |
| Cellular respiration | The process where cells break down food/sugars in the presence or oxygen to release energy. |
| Nitrogen fixation | The process that converts nitrogen in the atmosphere into compounds in the soil that are useful to a variety of organisms. |
| Denitrification | The process in which fixed nitrogen compounds are converted back into nitrogen gas and returned to the atmosphere by bacteria. |