Question

The nitrogen cycle involves bacteria capable of changing proteins to ammonia. These bacteria are called as________________

• A. Bacteria of decay
• B. Denitrifying bacteria
• C. Nitrifying bacteria
• D. Ammonifying bacteria

Answer 1

The correct option is D Ammonifying bacteria

• Changing of proteins into ammonia requires their breakdown to release it.
• This is done by ammonification bacteria
• Nitrifying bacteria convert ammonia to nitrates.
• Denitrifying bacteria break down nitrates.

So the correct answer is 'Ammonifying bacteria'.