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Chapter Concepts1. The legumes are second only to the cereals in their importance in human nutrition and are an excellent source of high-quality protein.
2. Nitrogen fixation is important for generating nitrogen compounds that can be used by plants in both natural and agricultural ecosystems.
3. Due to the wonders of chemistry, the soybean has been transformed into a variety of food products and has an ever-increasing role in the Western diet.
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