The process of transforming N₂ to a form usable by animals and plants is called A)nitrogen fixation B)fertilization C)denitrification D)the Ostwald process E)nitrogenation

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Nitrogen fixation is the process by which nitrogen gas (N2) from the atmosphere is converted into ammonia (NH3) or other usable forms of nitrogen that plants and animals can use. N₂ is the chemical formula for nitrogen gas, which needs to be transformed into a usable form through nitrogen fixation. Choices B, C, D, and E do not accurately describe this process.

The Process of Transforming N2 to a Form Usable by Animals

The Process of Transforming N₂ to a Form Usable by Animals