Multiple choice

Consider the following statements and choose which of the following are incorrect about the nitrogen cycle?

A. Biological nitrogen fixation amounts to more than 60% of the annual total fixation. B. Nitrogen fixation is achieved industrially by Haber Bosch process. C. Nitrification involves the reduction of nitrogen compounds. D. Decomposers carry out deamination resulting in the release of nitrogen. E. Nitrosomonas reduces ammonia to nitrites.

  1. A and B

  2. B, C and E

  3. C, D and E

  4. D and E

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nitrification involves oxidation of nitrogen compounds.  The decomposers carry out a process called deamination which results in the release of ammonia. Ammonia undergoes oxidation to give nitrates.

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