Nitrifying bacteria belong to following group:

Correct answer: A. Chemosynthetic

  • A. Chemosynthetic
  • B. Photosynthetic
  • C. Parasitic
  • D. Pathogenic

Explanation

The nitrifying bacteria of the soil are Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter. They are called chemoautotrophs (chemosynthetic would be a general term) because they obtain energy from the oxidation of ammonium and nitrate ions.

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