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2022

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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.

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