2022
Biology
POST UTME
The nitrifying bacteria Nitrosomonas converts ammonia to
A.
nitrates
B.
nitrites
C.
nitrous oxide
D.
nitric acid
Correct Answer: nitrites
Explanation
Nitrosomonas converts ammonia or ammonium compound to nitrites while Nitrobacter converts nitrites to nitrates.
Nitrosomonas converts ammonia or ammonium compound to nitrites while Nitrobacter converts nitrites to nitrates.