What would be the most likely effect on most plants (lacking symbiont microorganisms) if they were given additional nitrogen gas?
A) The additional nitrogen gas would increase their growth rate.
B) The additional nitrogen gas would interfere with their photosynthesis, and thus would decrease their growth rate.
C) The additional nitrogen gas would accelerate their metabolic rate.
D) There would be no effect, because plants do not require nitrogen.
E) There would be no effect, because plants cannot use nitrogen gas.

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Plants cannot directly use nitrogen gas from the atmosphere; they require nitrogen in a fixed form, such as ammonia or nitrate, which is typically provided by soil bacteria or fertilizers.

What Would Be the Most Likely Effect on Most Plants