Haryana PMT Haryana PMT Solved Paper-2008

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    Nitrifying bacteria are able to

    A) convert atmospheric nitrogen into soluble forms

    B)  convert ammonia to nitrate

    C)  ammonia to nitrogen

    D)  nitrate to nitrogen

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Most of the ammonia produced in the soil is acted upon by nitrifying bacteria. Ammonia is changed to nitrate state. The reaction occurs in two steps nitrite formation (eg, Nitrosomonas) and nitrate formation (eg, Nitrobacter).


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