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Atmospheric nitrogen is directly replenished in nature through

Atmospheric nitrogen is directly replenished in nature through
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  • A The activities of denitrifying bacteria
  • B The breakdown of ammonium salts in the soil
  • C The activities of nitrifying bacteria
  • D The activities of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in root nodules
  • E Egestion, death and decay
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation:
The nitrogen in the soil is converted to atmospheric nitrogen by the process of DENITRIFICATION. This is done by the action of denitrifying bacterias eg several species of Pseudomonas.

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