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What role do microbes play in the nitrogen cycle?

They fix atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants.They primarily consume oxygen and produce carbon dioxide.They inhibit the decomposition process.They prevent nitrogen from entering the soil.

Which group of microorganisms is primarily responsible for decomposition in ecosystems?

FungiVirusesProtozoaAlgae

What is one way microbes contribute to the phosphorus cycle?

By breaking down organic matter and releasing phosphates.By fixing atmospheric phosphorus into organic forms.By absorbing phosphates and preventing plant uptake.By converting phosphates into unavailable forms in the soil.

Assessment

What role do microbes play in the nitrogen cycle?

Which group of microorganisms is primarily responsible for decomposition in ecosystems?

What is one way microbes contribute to the phosphorus cycle?