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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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