In nitrogen cycle, which of the following plays an important role?

Rhizopus

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Nitrobacter

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Mucor

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All green algae

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Solution

The correct option is A Nitrobacter
Nitrifying bacteria present in soil convert ammonia into nitrates. Ammonia is changed to nitrites by nitrite bacteria, e.g., Nitrosomonas, Nitrosococcus which is then oxidised to nitrate by nitrate bacteria, e.g., Nitrocystis, Nitrobacter.

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