Plants need nitrogen primarily so that they can build ________.
A)carbohydrates
B)lipids
C)amino acids
D)vitamins

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Plants need nitrogen to build amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins. Carbohydrates and lipids can be synthesized by the plant using carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, while vitamins are only required in small amounts and can often be obtained through other means.

Plants Need Nitrogen Primarily So That They Can Build ________