Nutrient cycle in an ecosystem with labeled components including plants, decomposers, and microbial processes.

Diagram showing the nutrient cycle in an ecosystem, illustrating the roles of plants, decomposers, and various microorganisms in soil.

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a. Carbon dioxide (CO₂) released to atmosphere
b. Roots absorbing water and minerals
c. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria converting atmospheric nitrogen
d. Decomposers breaking down dead plant material
e. Nutrients released into soil
f. Bacteria converting ammonium to nitrites
g. Fungi and bacteria decomposing organic matter
h. Nitrifying bacteria converting nitrites to nitrates
i. Ammonification: decomposition releasing ammonium
j. Nitrates absorbed by plant roots
k. Denitrifying bacteria converting nitrates back to nitrogen gas
l. Soil nutrients available for plant uptake

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