Some types of bacteria are extremely important in changing atmospheric nitrogen into a form of ____.
A)oxygen that is released into the atmosphere
B)carbon dioxide that speeds decomposition
C)carbon dioxide that aids in plant growth
D)soil nitrogen suitable for use by plants
E)nitroglycerine for uptake by plant roots

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The process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into soil nitrogen suitable for use by plants is called nitrogen fixation. Some types of bacteria, such as Rhizobium and Azotobacter, are capable of performing nitrogen fixation and play a crucial role in making nitrogen available for plant growth.

Some Types of Bacteria Are Extremely Important in Changing Atmospheric