Write the names of two biologically important compounds that contain both nitrogen and oxygen.

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(N/A) Two biologically important compounds that contain both nitrogen and oxygen are nitrates $(NO_3^-)$ and nitrites $(NO_2^-)$.
These compounds are essential components of the nitrogen cycle,where they are utilized by plants for protein synthesis and are crucial for soil fertility.

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