Question

what is the role of nitrogen in plants and animals

Answer 1

Role of Nitrogen in Plants.

1 Nitrogen is used in the synthesis of chlorophyll pigments.The chlorophyll pigments are essential for the process of photosynthesis for absorption of light.
2 Plants use nitrogen by absorbing it in the form of nitrate or ammonium from the roots of the plants.
3 Plants also use nitrogen to form amino acids. . These amino acids are the building blocks of Proteins.
4 Nitrogen is a component of the nucleic acid which forms the DNA.

Role of Nitrogen in Animals

1 Nitrogen is the main constituent of the nucleic acid which forms DNA .
2 It is essential for the formation of amino acids which in turn build up the proteins.