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James J.
Jun 11, 2017

They can fix nitrogen.

Explanation:

Peas and beans, and other legumes, have nodules in their roots that contain symbiotic bacteria that can take nitrogen from the atmosphere. When these plants die they release this nitrogen into the soil. Plants need nitrogen to form amino acids.

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