The process of conversion of nitrate present in the soil into atmospheric nitrogen is called _ and is done by __.

nitrification, Nitrosomonas

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denitrification, Pseudomonas

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nitrate assimilation, Nitrogenase

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ammonification, Bacillus

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The correct option is B denitrification, Pseudomonas
Nitrates can be assimilated in plants, or they can be converted and released back into the atmosphere. The process in which nitrates are converted back into atmospheric nitrogen is called denitrification. This involves reduction of nitrates and is done by bacteria like Pseudomonas.

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