The process of converting ammonia to nitrate by bacteria is known as ?

Ammonification

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Nitrification

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Nitrogen fixation

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Denitrification

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Solution

The correct option is B Nitrification
The oxidation of reduced nitrogen into nitrates and nitrites naturally by ammonia-oxidizing bacteria is called nitrification. Example Nitrosomonas, Nitrosococcus, etc
So, the correct answer is 'Nitrification'

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