Which of the following statements about the nitrogen cycle is false? a. Ammonification converts organic nitrogenous matter from living organisms into ammonium (NH_4^ ). b. Denitrification by bacteria converts nitrates (NO3) to nitrogen gas (N2). C. Nitrification by bacteria converts nitrates (NO_3) to nitrites (NO_2). d. Nitrogen fixing bacteria convert nitrogen gas (N2) into organic compounds.
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Ammonification does indeed convert organic nitrogenous matter from living organisms into ammonium (NH_4^ ). This statement is true. b. Denitrification by bacteria does convert nitrates (NO3) to nitrogen gas (N2). This statement is also true. d. Nitrogen fixing Show more…
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