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expand all sections collapse all sections  biological_process Term "nitrogen fixation" (GO:0009399)
Term Name nitrogen fixation
Term Accession GO:0009399
Aspect biological_process
Synonyms (0) None.
Definition The process in which nitrogen is taken from its relatively inert molecular form (N2) in the atmosphere and converted into nitrogen compounds useful for other chemical processes, such as ammonia, nitrate and nitrogen dioxide.
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