Multiple choice

For which of the following processes are the enzymes ammonia monooxygenase (AMO) and hydroxylamine oxidoreductase (HAO) required?

  1. Conversion of nitrates to gaseous nitrogen

  2. Conversion of nitrites to nitrates

  3. Conversion of ammonia to nitrite

  4. Reduction of nitric oxide to nitrous oxide

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Explanation

Ammonia monooxygenase (AMO) and hydroxylamine oxidoreductase (HAO) are required for the conversion of ammonia to nitrite.