Some planktonic cyanobacteria have the ability to "fix" which of the following elements thus having a fertilizing effect on the marine environment similar to the ability of the land plants legumes?

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Some planktonic cyanobacteria have the ability to fix nitrogen, which means they convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form that can be used by other organisms. This has a fertilizing effect on the marine environment, similar to how legumes can fertilize soil by fixing nitrogen in their roots.

Some Planktonic Cyanobacteria Have the Ability to "Fix" Which of the Following