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What is the main global reservoir of nitrogen?
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The main global reservoir of nitrogen
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Nitrogen is a gas that is naturally present in the atmosphere. It makes up 78% of the atmosphere, which is the highest among all the gases. It is also present in the combined form in amino acids in the plants and animals. Nitrogen occurs as ammonium
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The major reservoir of
Thus, the atmosphere is the main global reservoir of nitrogen
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