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Nitrification means

Nitrification means
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  • A Conversion of nitrates to nitrogen
  • B Fixing nitrogen into plants
  • C Conversion of nitrates to nitrites
  • D Changing of ammonia to nitrities, then nitrates
  • E Nitrogen cycle
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
The correct answer is:

D. changing of ammonia to nitrites, then nitrates

Nitrification is a process in the nitrogen cycle where ammonia (NH₃) is first converted into nitrites (NO₂⁻) by nitrifying bacteria, and then further converted into nitrates (NO₃⁻) by other nitrifying bacteria. This makes nitrogen available to plants in a form they can absorb.

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