The nitrifying bacteria are an example of which of the following?

Correct answer: C. Chemosynthetic bacteria

  • A. Heterotrophic bacteria
  • B. Saprotrophic bacteria
  • C. Chemosynthetic bacteria
  • D. Parasitic bacteria

Explanation

Chemosynthetic bacteria oxidise inorganic compounds like ammonia, nitrate, nitrite, sulphur or ferrous ions and use the energy thus released for their synthetic reactions. Nitrifying bacteria are chemosynthetic.

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