What Are the Correct Answers to These Environmental Science Questions?

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The discussion revolves around seeking answers to specific environmental science questions related to solutions, nitrogen acquisition by plants, ammonia conversion, and the role of phosphorus in organisms. Key points include the composition of solutions, with solvents and solutes being the correct answer, and plants obtaining nitrogen primarily from ammonia or nitrate in the soil. Additionally, nitrifying bacteria are responsible for converting ammonia to nitrite. Lastly, phosphorus is essential for various biological functions, including DNA and cell membranes. The thread emphasizes the importance of demonstrating one's approach to answering these questions as per forum policy.
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Environmental Science...help!

Hi, Anyone knows the answer to this questions?

1) Solutions are always comprised of:
a)water and salts
b)solvents and solute
c)compounds and ions
d)liquids and solids

2)Plants get the nitrogen they need to build additional cells from:
a)directly from the nitrogen in the air
b)protein in the cells
c)ammonia or nitrate in the soil
d)denitrifying bacteria

3)Ammonia (NH3) is converted to nitrite (NO2) by:
a)nitrifying bacteria
b)decomposers
c)denitrifying bacteria
d)nitrogen-fixing bacteria

4)Phosphorus is needed by organisms for
a)bones
b)cell membranes
c)DNA
d)All of the above are correct.

I take any help you can give me. Thank you very much!:smile:
 
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