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Nitrifying bacteria are able to

a)

Convert atmospheric nitrogen into soluble forms

b)

Convert ammonia to nitrate

c)

Ammonia to nitrogen

d)

Nitrate to nitrogen



Question ID - 275 | SaraNextGen Top Answer

Nitrifying bacteria are able to

a)

Convert atmospheric nitrogen into soluble forms

b)

Convert ammonia to nitrate

c)

Ammonia to nitrogen

d)

Nitrate to nitrogen

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Answer Key / Explanation : (b) -

(b)

Most of the ammonia produced in the soil is acted upon by nitrifying bacteria and ammonia is changed to nitrate The reaction occurs in two steps nitrite formation  and nitrate formation

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