How do humans get the nitrogen that they need?

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Biology

Mireya Mcintosh

9 October, 16:42

How do humans get the nitrogen that they need?

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Christopher · Answer 1

Answer:The most common form of nitrogen in your body is proteins containing mainly carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen.

Explanation:While neither humans nor animals can get nitrogen into their bodies from the air or soil, they do gain nitrogen from vegetation or other animals which eat vegetation. Jan 9, 2018

Brett Park · Answer 2

Answer: Humans get the nitrogen they need by eating plants or other animals that contain nitrogen.

Explanation: When organisms die, their bodies decompose bringing the nitrogen into soil on land or into ocean water. Bacteria alter the nitrogen into a form that plants are able to use.