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Corn is a crop that requires a lot of ni...

Corn is a crop that requires a lot of nitrogen to grow properly. Farmers will often grow corn in a particular field every year, alternating it with a legume. What is the purpose of this

A

Legumes form mycorrhizal association which can convert atmospheric `N_(2)` into a form usable by plants

B

Legume roots contain bacteria that convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants

C

Legume are the only plants that can convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants

D

Legumes deplete the soil of nitrogen, so corn is grown to replenish the nitrogen in the soil

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