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(C) The process of converting nitrates $(NO_3^-)$ back into atmospheric nitrogen $(N_2)$ is known as denitrification.This process is carried out by sp

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Denitrifying bacteria

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(C) The process of converting nitrates $(NO_3^-)$ back into atmospheric nitrogen $(N_2)$ is known as denitrification.This process is carried out by specific soil bacteria known as denitrifying bacteria.Examples of such bacteria include $Thiobacillus \ denitrificans$,$Pseudomonas \ aeruginosa$,and $Micrococcus \ denitrificans$.These bacteria reduce nitrates present in the soil into gaseous nitrogen,which then returns to the atmosphere.

Column $- I$	Column $- II$
$(a)$ Nitrococcus	$(i)$ Denitrification
$(b)$ Rhizobium	$(ii)$ Conversion of ammonia to nitrite
$(c)$ Thiobacillus	$(iii)$ Conversion of nitrite to nitrate
$(d)$ Nitrobacter	$(iv)$ Conversion of atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia

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