The process of adding hydrogen to N₂, creating NH₃and eventually NH₄⁺, and which requires a substantial input of ATP, is called ____.

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Nitrogen fixation is the process where atmospheric nitrogen (N2) is converted into ammonia (NH3) and then to ammonium (NH4+), which plants can use. This process requires a significant amount of energy, typically provided by ATP.

The Process of Adding Hydrogen to N2, Creating NH3and Eventually

The Process of Adding Hydrogen to N₂, Creating NH₃and Eventually