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GST 111 ECOLOGY Objective Question
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The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into nitrates is called:
Options
A Nitrification
B Nitrogen fixation
Correct Answer
C Denitrification
D Ammonification
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nitrogen fixation is the process by which gaseous nitrogen (N2) from the atmosphere is converted into ammonia (NH3) or nitrates (NO3-) that plants can use.

Hint

This process 'fixes' or makes stable nitrogen usable.

Question Info

Course: GST 111
Topic: ECOLOGY
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1208 of 1604
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