Reaction carried out by $N_{2}$ metabolising microbes include:
$I.$ $2 NH_{3} + 3 O_{2} \rightarrow 2 NO_{2}^{-} + 2 H^{+} + 2 H_{2} O$
$II.$ $2 NO_{2}^{-} + O_{2} \rightarrow 2 NO_{3}^{-}$
Which of the following statements about these equations is not true?

  • A
    Step $I$ is carried out by Nitrosomonas or Nitrococcus
  • B
    Step $II$ is carried out by Nitrobacter
  • C
    Both steps $I$ and $II$ can be called nitrification
  • D
    Bacteria carrying out these steps are usually photoautotrophs

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Match the organisms given in Column $I$ to their functions given in Column $II$ and choose the correct option.
Column $I$Column $II$
$A$. Thiobacillus$1$. Free-living nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria
$B$. Nitrosomonas$2$. Denitrification
$C$. Nostoc$3$. Free-living aerobic nitrogen-fixing bacteria
$D$. Azotobacter$4$. $NH_{3}$ to Nitrite

Codes:
$A \quad B \quad C \quad D$

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The limiting factor in the process of nitrification in soil is:

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