Practice mode Soil Science

Which bacteria oxidise nitrite to nitrate?

Correct answer B. Nitrobacter

Explanation

Nitrification proceeds in two steps: Nitrosomonas oxidises ammonium to nitrite, and Nitrobacter then oxidises nitrite to nitrate. Frankia fixes nitrogen and Pseudomonas includes many denitrifiers.

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