Nitrification is the microbial conversion of____________________?
Correct answer: A. NH nitrogen the NO3 nitrogen in soil
- A. NH nitrogen the NO3 nitrogen in soil
- B. NO2 to NO3 nitrogen in soil
- C. NO3 nitrogen to NH4 + in soil
- D. None of the aboveFind Geological Maps
Explanation
Nitrification is the aerobic microbial oxidation of ammonium nitrogen, first to nitrite and then to nitrate. Thus the intended description in option a is NH4⁺ nitrogen changing to NO3⁻ nitrogen.
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