Question

5 nitrogen - fixing bacteria help plants thrive. what do nitrogen - fixing bacteria do?
a absorb harmful nitrogen from the bodies of plants
b absorb nitrogen in the soil before it harms plants
c convert nitrogen in the soil into a form that plants can absorb
d transform nitrogen into carbon dioxide

Explanation:

Nitrogen - fixing bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen or nitrogen in the soil into ammonia or other nitrogen - containing compounds that plants can absorb for growth.

Answer:

C. Convert nitrogen in the soil into a form that plants can absorb