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Most plants absorb nitrogen in the form of
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Correct answer: nitrates, nitrites and urea
Explanation: ā Correct Answer: D) nitrates, nitrites and urea š Explanation: Most plants cannot absorb nitrogen directly from the atmosphere and must take it up through their roots in specific chemical forms. They primarily absorb it as nitrates, nitrites, and organic urea. These compounds are usually dissolved in soil water and provide the essential nitrogen needed for making proteins and chlorophyll. The availability of these forms directly impacts the health and growth of the crop.