Question

Ammonia is converted to nitrite by Nitrosomonas bacteria.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

Ammonia is converted to nitrite by Nitrosomonas bacteria. Conversion of ammonia into nitrite is the first step of nitrification, followed by the conversion of nitrite into nitrate. Nitrosomonas is also used in bioremediation.