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With which step of Nitrogen Cycle microbes like Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter are associated?

(a) Nitrification

(b) Denitrification

(c) Nitrogen fixation

(d) Ammonification

WBBSE Class X Life Science 05 (a) Nitrogen 1 Marks 2024

Answer

(a) Nitrification.

Explanation:

Nitrosomonas and Nitrobacter are nitrifying bacteria involved in the nitrification phase of the nitrogen cycle. Nitrosomonas converts ammonium (NH₄⁺) to nitrite (NO₂⁻), and Nitrobacter further transforms nitrite (NO₂⁻) into nitrate (NO₃⁻). This process is essential for maintaining soil fertility and the proper balance of nitrogen availability for plant growth.

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