Question

According to the diagram, what is
responsible for converting ammonia
(NH3) to usable nitrates (NO3) and nitrites
(NO2)?
The Nitrogen Cycle

A.) lightning
B.) nitrifying bacteria
C.) nitrogen fixing bacteria
D.) denitrification bacteria

Answer 1

Answer:

Nitrifying bacteria

Explanation:

This process is called nitrification and is done by nitrifying bacteria. First, ammonia is converted to nitrites by nitrosomonas bacteria and then nitrites are converted to nitrated by nitrobacter bacteria. Both these bacteria are nitrifying bacteria