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nature recycles
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Photosynthesis. | The process where plants use the sun's energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into sugars/food. |
| Cellulaur respiration. | The process where cells break down food/sugars in the presence of 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 fix nitrogen compounds are converted back into nitrogen gas and returned to the atmosphere by bacteria. |