Question

Why is it said that nitrogen is very important for us ?

Answer 1

Nitrogcn is the most abundant gas in our atmosphere. In fact it makes up 78% of our atmosphere and is also a part of many molecules essential to life like proteins, nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and some vitamins. Moreover, it is found in other biologically important compounds also such as alkaloids and urea. Thus, nitrogen is very important for us.