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The name of a bacterium which derives its energy from oxidizing nitrites into nitrates ...

The name of a bacterium which derives its energy from oxidizing nitrites into nitrates is ____________
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  • A Nitrosomonas
  • B Azotobacter
  • C Ntirobacter
  • D Escherichia coli
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Nitrosomonas oxidize ammonia to nitrite (releasing energy); nitrobacter oxidize nitrite to nitrate (with release of more energy).

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