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    Question

    Certain bacteria living in the soil converts nitrates

    into nitrites and then to free nitrogen Such bacteria are termed as
    A nitrogen foxing bacteria Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B denitrifying bacteria Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C nitrifying bacteria Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ammonifying bacteria Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Denitrifying bacteria perform the process of converting nitrates (NO₃ -) to nitrites (NO₂ -) and then to molecular nitrogen (N₂ ), releasing it into the atmosphere, which is an essential part of the nitrogen cycle.

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