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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question

Question

Which type of chemosynthetic bacteria converts ammonia (NH) into nitrites, and then nitrites into nitrates?
Options
A Sulphur bacteria
B Iron bacteria
C Nitrifying bacteria
Correct Answer
D Photosynthetic bacteria
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 8 states that 'Nitrifying bacteria' 'Convert ammonia (NH) into nitrites, and then to nitrates.'

Hint

This process is a key part of the nitrogen cycle.

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