The rate limiting step of nitrification

Oxidation of ammonia to nitrite

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Oxidation of nitrite to nitrate

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Both A and B

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The correct option is B Oxidation of ammonia to nitrite
Nitrification is the biological oxidation of Ammonia to nitrite followed by oxidation of nitrite to nitrate. The transformation of ammonia to nitrite is usually the rate limiting step of nitrification.

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