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The biological oxidation of ammonia to nitrites and further to nitrates is called .

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Nitrification is the biological oxidation of ammonia to nitrites and further to nitrates, performed by Nitrosomonas bacteria. It is a vital step in the nitrogen cycle and is essential for the survival of plant life.

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