The first essential step in changing atmospheric nitrogen into more usable NH3 is called ________. A. nitrogen fixation B. ammonification C. denitrification D. nitrification

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Answer:

The correct option is: A. nitrogen fixation

Explanation:

Nitrogen cycle is the circulation of nitrogen through the living and non-living components of the biosphere.

Nitrogen fixation is the first step of the nitrogen cycle. It involves the conversion of free atmospheric nitrogen in the atmosphere into biologically usable ammonia in the soil, by the nitrogenase enzyme. This enzyme is produced by nitrogen-fixing bacteria present in the soil.