Question

Conversion of organic nitrogenous compounds into ammonium compounds is called

• A. Nitrification
• B. Denitrification
• C. Ammonification
• D. Denaturation

Answer 1

The correct option is C Ammonification

Proteins and nucleic acids of the dead remains of plants, animals and excretory products of animals are degraded by microorganisms, with the liberation of ammonia. This process is called ammonification.

Proteins are first broken up into amino acids. The latter is deaminated and form ammonia.

So the correct option is " Ammonification".