Multiple choice

Archaea were initially viewed as extremophiles living in harsh environments but they have also been found in habitats like soil, oceans etc. Which of the following is their ecological role?

  1. Nutrient absorption

  2. Sugar metabolism

  3. Ammonification

  4. Infection

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Archaea are very important for ammonification in rhizospheres. It is a process that includes transforming organically bound nitrogen from microbial or plant biomass to ammonia.