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Question
Answer the question put against the following constituents of air:
Nitrogen : Explain its significance for plants and animals.
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Solution
Plants convert nitrogen into protein. It is an important constituent of proteins, which are necessary for the growth of animals, plants and human beings. Plants convert nitrogen into proteins.
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