The process of conversion of ammonia into nitrates is called:
A
Ammonification
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B
Nitrification
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C
Photosynthesis
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D
Respiration
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Solution
The correct option is B Nitrification Nitrifying bacteria present in the soil convert ammonia into nitrite. Nitrite is then converted into nitrate. This process is called Nitrification.