Cyanobacteria are capable of photosynthesis, but many of them also convert nitrogen gas into reduced forms of nitrogen (such as ammonia)that can be used by cells in the synthesis of nitrogen-containing organic compounds, including amino acids and nucleotides. This process is called ______.
A)nitrogen fixation
B)denitrification
C)nitrification
D)respiration
E)ammoniation

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The process described, where nitrogen gas is converted into reduced forms of nitrogen, is known as nitrogen fixation.

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