Biology
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Medium
Question
Conversion of ammonia or ammonium ion into nitrites during nitrogen cycle occurs due to _____________?
A
Rhizobium
B
Nitrosomonas
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C
Nitrobacter
D
Pseudomonas
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A
Rhizobium
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B
Nitrosomonas
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C
Nitrobacter
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D
Pseudomonas
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Explanation
Nitrosomonas bacteria carry out the first step of nitrification, converting ammonia or ammonium ions into nitrites, which are then further oxidized into nitrates by bacteria such as Nitrobacter.