One of the reasons study of nitrogen use in plants is of special interest is because:

A. Nitrogen is limited in our atmosphere.
B. Nitrogen in its atmospheric form is not useable by plants.
C. Nitrogen is often toxic to plants.
D. None of the forms of nitrogen are easily absorbed by plants.
E. Nitrogen is not an essential element for plant growth.


B. Nitrogen in its atmospheric form is not useable by plants.

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