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The biological oxidation of ammonia to nitrite is known as:

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Denitrification
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Nitrogen fixation
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Ammonification
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Nitrification
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Solution

The correct option is D Nitrification
Nitrification is the biological oxidation of ammonia to nitrite followed by oxidation of nitrite to nitrate, performed by nitrogen fixing bacteria. It is a vital step in the nitrogen cycle and is essential for the survival of plant life.

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