is a process in which nitrites and nitrates are converted back into nitrogen gas.

Denitrification

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The correct option is A Denitrification
Bacteria and fungi present in the soil convert nitrites and nitrates into nitrogen gas which goes back into the atmosphere. This process is called denitrification. As a result, the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere remains more or less constant.

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