Q905
Which of the following condition is suitable for denitrification?
A.
Water-logged soil
AnswerB.
Well drained soil
C.
Both A and B
D.
None of these
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Water-logged soil condition is suitable for denitrification.When oxygen is limited as in waterlogged conditions, some bacteria use nitrate to support respiration. Thus, denitrification occurs in anaerobic conditions with the presence of denitrifying microorganisms, soluble C compounds and oxidized forms of N.