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General Knowledge · Q183

Environmental Science

Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 183

Q183

The conversion of ammonia to nitrate is known as ________

A.
ammonification
B.
nitrification
Answer
C.
denitrification
D.
all of these

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Nitrosomonas convert ammonia into nitrates by a process called nitrification. It is performed in two steps – nitrite formation and nitrate formation.