Humans intrude into the nitrogen cycle by

A. disposing of human manure rather than allowing it to recycle.
B. manufacturing nitrogen compounds to apply to agricultural fields.
C. using antibiotics that destroy important bacteria in the nitrogen cycle.
D. tying up nitrogen in human body mass because of overpopulation.


Answer: B

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