Nitrification


 
 
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Nitrification

Nitrification:

 Nitrification is the process of conversion of ammonia into nitrites and nitrates. Ammonia is acted upon by nitrifying bacteria and is changed to nitrates.  

NH_3 +O_2rightarrow NO_2^-+H_2O+ Energy

NO_2^-+ O_2rightarrow NO_3^- + Energy

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Question : 1

In the first step of nitrification, ammonia is oxidized to nitrites which are further oxidized to ________________ in the second step.

Right Option : A
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Question : 2

Which of the following are correct :

(a)  Nitrification is the process of conversion of ammonia into nitrates.

(b)  Nitrification is the process of conversion of ammonia into nitrites.

Right Option : C
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Question : 3

____________________ is the process of conversion of ammonia into nitrites and nitrates.

Right Option : A
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