Why is the Nitrogen cycle so important to understand? Name key uses of Nitrogen in the living world.

Nitrogen: Is used throughout the living world as it is one of the main components of the DNA and RNA. Every base (adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), thymine(T), and uracil (U)) consists of at least two Nirtogen atoms. But Nirtogen is not only used to transfer information through DNA/RNA but it is also an important component of the amino acids.

Answered by Felicitas P. Biology tutor

1468 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Explain the flow of blood through the heart and label the diagram (of the heart and its chambers)


I'm confused in the difference between the cell wall and the cell membrane?


Explain the key differences between plant and animal cells.


What is eutrophication? Explain how this process can cause harm to the environment, particularly when farmers apply fertiliser to their land.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2024

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences