Differentiate between nitrification and denitrification.

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Nitrification Denitrification

It is the process of conversion of ammonia into nitrates. It is the process of conversion of nitrates into free nitrogen gas.

It is carried out by nitrifying bacteria. It is carried out by denitrifying bacteria.

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Nitrification	Denitrification
It is the process of conversion of ammonia into nitrates.	It is the process of conversion of nitrates into free nitrogen gas.
It is carried out by nitrifying bacteria.	It is carried out by denitrifying bacteria.

Differentiate between nitrification and denitrification.

Nitrification Denitrification It is the process of conversion of ammonia into nitrates. It is the process of conversion of nitrates into free nitrogen gas. It is carried out by nitrifying bacteria. It is carried out by denitrifying bacteria.

Nitrification Denitrification

It is the process of conversion of ammonia into nitrates. It is the process of conversion of nitrates into free nitrogen gas.

It is carried out by nitrifying bacteria. It is carried out by denitrifying bacteria.