Nitrification includes

(a) Oxidation of ammonia to nitrite
(b) Oxidation of nitrite to nitrate

a only

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b only

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Both a and b

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Both a and b
Nitrification is a biological oxidation of ammonia or ammonia to nitrite followed by oxidation of nitrite to nitrate.

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