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GST 111 ECOLOGY Objective Question

Question

Nitrites are converted to nitrates in the second stage of nitrification by bacteria such as:
Options
A Nitrosomonas
B Azotobacter
C Nitrobacter
Correct Answer
D Clostridium
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Nitrobacter and Nitrocystis are the bacteria responsible for converting nitrites (NO2-) into nitrates (NO3-).

Hint

The name of this bacteria suggests it works on compounds related to 'nitro-' (nitrates).

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