Nitrifying bacteria:

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(A) $Nitrifying$ bacteria perform the process of nitrification,which involves the oxidation of ammonia to nitrates. This process occurs in two steps:

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(A) $Nitrifying$ bacteria perform the process of nitrification,which involves the oxidation of ammonia to nitrates. This process occurs in two steps: $1$. Nitrite bacteria (e.g.,$Nitrosomonas$ and $Nitrococcus$) convert ammonia $(NH_3)$ into nitrites $(NO_2^-)$. $2$. Nitrate bacteria (e.g.,$Nitrobacter$ and $Nitrocystis$) convert nitrites $(NO_2^-)$ into nitrates $(NO_3^-)$. Therefore,the correct function is the oxidation of ammonia to nitrates.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$I$. Nitrosomonas	Nitrite to nitrate
$II$. Thiobacillus	Denitrification
$III$. Nostoc	Free-living nitrogen fixer
$IV$. Azotobacter	Anaerobic nitrogen fixer

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Nitrates are transformed into nitrogen by

Choose the correct pair:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$I$. Nitrosomonas Nitrite to nitrate
$II$. Thiobacillus Denitrification
$III$. Nostoc Free-living nitrogen fixer
$IV$. Azotobacter Anaerobic nitrogen fixer

What is the function of denitrifying bacteria?

The reaction $2 NO_2^{-} + O_2 \rightarrow 2 NO_3^{-}$ is carried out by which of the following microorganisms?

Which organisms actively participate in the nitrogen cycle in nature?

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