Question

The breakdown of nitrites and nitrates by bacterial activity is known as:

A Nitrogen fixation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Nitrification Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Denitrification Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Ammonification Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Denitrification is a microbially facilitated process where nitrate (NO3) is reduced and ultimately produces molecular nitrogen (N2) through a series of intermediate gaseous nitrogen oxide products

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