Which of the following accurately represents a sequential portion of the nitrogen cycle?
A)N2 in the atmosphere -- ammonification -- nitrification -- plants
B)N2 in the atmosphere - nitrification --plants
C)dead organic material -- ammonification -- nitrification -- plants
D)plant proteins -- animal proteins -- nitrification -- N₂ in the atmosphere

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Dead organic material is broken down by decomposers through ammonification to produce ammonium ions. Nitrification then occurs where ammonium ions are converted to nitrites and then to nitrates by bacteria. These nitrates can then be taken up by plants as nutrients.

Which of the Following Accurately Represents a Sequential Portion of the Nitrogen