Organisms And Population Question 223

Question: Degradation of proteins play a part in

Options:

A) Calvin cycle

B) Water cycle

C) Sulphur cycle

D) Nitrogen cycle

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

Plants and animals contain nitrogen in their body protein.

After death, the proteins of dead bodies are decomposed into amino acids and ammonia.

This ammonia may be converted into nitrates or free nitrogen.