Why can't plants and animals use the nitrogen directly from the atmosphere?

A:There is not enough of it in the air.

B:Nitrogen gas contains the element in an inert, unusable state.

C:They do use it directly from the atmosphere.

D:Plants and animals do not need nitrogen for their life processes.

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Sheridan

17 December, 12:35

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Maxim Livingston · Answer 1

Plants do not use nitrogen directly from the air. This is because nitrogen itself is unreactive, and cannot be used by green plants to make protein.

Sean Leblanc · Answer 2

They do use it directly from the atmosphere

Why can't plants and animals use the nitrogen directly from the atmosphere?A:There is not enough of it in the air.B:Nitrogen gas contains the element in an inert, unusable state.C:They do use it directly from the atmosphere.D:Plants and animals do not need nitrogen for their life processes.