Decomposition of organic nitrogen of dead plants and animals into ammonia is called:
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Correct answer: Ammonification
Ammonification is the process where micro-organisms like bacteria and fungi break down complex organic nitrogenous compounds from dead matter back into ammonia. This ammonia may then evaporate or be converted into nitrates.
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- In the process of nitrification, ammonia is first oxidized to nitrite by which of the following bacteria?
- The conversion of nitrite ($NO_2^-$) to nitrate ($NO_3^-$) during nitrification is catalyzed by:
- Which of the following describes the nature of nitrifying bacteria?
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- Which of the following bacteria are responsible for denitrification?
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