5. Which of the following statements regarding nitrogen is/are incorrect?
I. About 3/4 of the atmosphere is made up of nitrogen.
II. Living organisms use nitrogen for respiration
III. Nitrogen is a part of the photosynthesis process
Both statements II and III are incorrect.
Explanation:
(D) Although nitrogen is abundant in the environment in a 78% mass ratio, it is not useful in respiration or photosynthetic processes.
Conclusion: Thus, option (D) is the correct answer.