Fixation of nitrogen means :

reaction of nitrogen with oxygen

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conversion of free atmospheric nitrogen into
nitrogen compounds

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the action of dentrifying bactria on nitrogen
compounds

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decomposition of nitrogenous compounds to
yield free nitrogen

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Solution

The correct option is B conversion of free atmospheric nitrogen into
nitrogen compounds
Fixation - conversion of free atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen compounds.

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