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BIO 102 Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis Objective Question
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Which of the following is the correct order of conversion performed by nitrifying bacteria as described in the document?
Options
A Nitrite to ammonia, then to nitrate.
B Ammonia to nitrite, then to nitrate.
Correct Answer
C Nitrate to nitrite, then to ammonia.
D Ammonia to nitrate, then to nitrite.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 8 states that nitrifying bacteria 'Convert ammonia (NH) into nitrites, and then to nitrates.' It further specifies 'Nitrite bacterium (Nitrosomonas) convert ammonia to nitrite' and 'Nitrate bacterium (Nitrobacter) convert nitrite to nitrate'.

Hint

Look at the description of nitrifying bacteria and the specific conversions performed by Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter.

Question Info

Course: BIO 102
Topic: Mechanisms of Plant Nutrition and Synthesis
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 441 of 802
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