Nitrogen from the atmosphere is combined into organic compounds by legumes, such as _________________.
a. beans, peas, or lentils
b. rice, wheat, or corn
c. apples, pears, or oranges
d. spinach, chard, or lettuce
Living organisms need nitrogen to make proteins. These proteins are used for growth and making enzymes. Most plants do not have a way of getting nitrogen directly from the atmosphere. However leguminous plants are unique in that they have nodules that can fix nitrogen from the air.
