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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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In the nitrogen cycle, Nitrosomonas bacteria oxidize ammonium (NH4+) into:
Options
A Nitrate (NO3-)
B Nitrite (NO2-)
Correct Answer
C Nitrogen gas (N2)
D Amino acids
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nitrosomonas performs the first step of nitrification, converting ammonium into nitrite ions.

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