The bacterial decomposition of nitrogenous organic compounds in the absence of abundant oxygen usually results in the formation of substances with an offensive odour,chiefly sulphur compounds. Such anaerobic decomposition is called:

  • A
    Putrefaction
  • B
    Nitrification
  • C
    Denitrification
  • D
    $N_2$ fixation

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