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What is nitrogen fixation?

The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia NH3 is known as nitrogen fixation. Bacteria that perform nitrogen fixation are either free living or they may form symbiotic associations with other organisms.

Eg- protozoans, termites.


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