The bacteria which convert $NO_3^- \rightarrow$ free $N_2$ are called as:

  • A
    Nitrifying bacteria
  • B
    Ammonifying bacteria
  • C
    Denitrifying bacteria
  • D
    None of these

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Nitrates are converted to nitrogen by

The process of conversion of $2 NO_{3}^{-} \rightarrow 2 NO_{2}^{-} \rightarrow 2 NO \rightarrow N_{2}O \rightarrow N_{2}$ is called and is carried out by:

Which of the following is present in the maximum amount in the atmosphere?

Complete the nitrification process equation:
........... $+$ .......... $\rightarrow 2NO_2^- + 2H^+ + 2H_2O$

Which option is correct to match section $A$ with section $B$?
Section $A$Section $B$
$(i)$ Nitrosomonas$(a)$ Nitrite $\rightarrow$ Nitrate
$(ii)$ Agrobacterium$(b)$ Nitrogen fixative bacteria
$(iii)$ Rhizobium$(c)$ $NO_3^- \rightarrow N_2$
$(iv)$ Nitrobacter$(d)$ Ammonia $\rightarrow$ Nitrite
$(e)$ Denitrifying bacteria

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