| Nitrification | Denitrification |
|---|---|
| $(i)$ The process of conversion of ammonia to nitrites and then to nitrates. | $(i)$ The process of converting nitrates into free nitrogen gas $(N_2)$. |
| $(ii)$ This is an oxidative process where nitrogen is converted into a more usable form for plants. e.g.,Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter. | $(ii)$ This is a reductive process in which nitrogen is released back into the atmosphere. e.g.,Pseudomonas and Clostridium. |
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