Question

Living organisms can incorporate______ into their metabolism.

A. Ammonia
B. Nitrites
C. Nitrates
D. Nitrogen gas

Answer 1

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C. Nitrates

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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I apologize for the confusion. My previous response was incorrect.

Living organisms can actually incorporate all of the options mentioned into their metabolism: ammonia, nitrites, nitrates, and nitrogen gas.

Ammonia (NH3) can be incorporated into the synthesis of amino acids, nucleotides, and other organic molecules.

Nitrites (NO2-) can be further converted into nitrate (NO3-), which can be used in biochemical processes as a source of nitrogen.

Nitrogen gas (N2) can also be incorporated into biological systems through a process called nitrogen fixation, where certain bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into forms that can be utilized by plants and other organisms.