Multiple choice

Ammonification means

  1. conversion of complex nitrogenous compound into ammonia

  2. conversion of ammonia into nitrates

  3. conversion of nitrates into free nitrogen

  4. manufacturing ammonia in laboratory

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Explanation

Ammonification is the process by which decomposers (bacteria and fungi) break down organic nitrogenous compounds (like proteins and amino acids) from dead organisms into ammonia.