Nitrate
A)a small swelling on the root of a legume
B)a chemical that is formed by nitrogen and another element
C)a type of plant that fixes nitrogen into soil
D)to replace what was lost
E)a complex chemical in the body of an organism that has a particular purpose
B) a chemical that is formed by nitrogen and another element
Taxonomy
A)having to do with a relationship between organisms that is beneficial to both
B)the science of classification of organisms
C)a single-celled organism that has characteristics of both plants and animals
D)another term for a moneran; a single-celled algae
E)a type of simple, single-celled organism
B) the science of classification of organisms
The correct answer is B) a chemical that is formed by nitrogen and another element.
To arrive at this answer, you can break down the question and definitions:
1. Read the question: "Nitrate."
2. Analyze the options:
- Option A: "A small swelling on the root of a legume." This definition does not match the term "nitrate."
- Option B: "A chemical that is formed by nitrogen and another element." This is a more accurate definition and matches the term "nitrate."
- Option C: "A type of plant that fixes nitrogen into the soil." This definition does not refer to "nitrate" but describes a plant that performs nitrogen fixation.
- Option D: "To replace what was lost." This definition does not match the term "nitrate."
- Option E: "A complex chemical in the body of an organism that has a particular purpose." This definition does not match the term "nitrate."
Based on this analysis, the most suitable answer is B) a chemical that is formed by nitrogen and another element, as it accurately defines nitrate.