Nitrifying bacteria are the examples of:
Correct answer: B. Chemosynthetic bacteria
- A. Heterotrophic bacteria
- B. Chemosynthetic bacteria
- C. Saprophytic bacteria
- D. Parasitic bacteria
Explanation
Nitrifying bacteria are the examples of chemosynthetic bacteria. Nitrifying bacteria are a group of bacteria that plays a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle by converting ammonia into nitrites, and further into nitrates. These bacteria obtain energy for their metabolic processes through chemosynthesis, which involves the oxidation of inorganic compounds.
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