Which of the following is denitrifying Bacteria?

Nitrobacter

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Nitrosomonas

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Pseudomonas

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Rhizobium

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Solution

The correct option is C
Pseudomonas

Explanation for correct option:
C. Pseudomonas is a denitrifying bacteria that performs almost the reverse of nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
Explanation for wrong options:
A . Nitrobacter converts nitrites to nitrates (NO₃^-)in the Nitrification process.
B. Nitrosomonas bacteria help in the conversion of Nitrogen into Nitrite (NO₂^-).
D. Rhizobium is a Nitrogen fixing Bacteria.
Hence the correct option is C.
The denitrifying bacteria are Pseudomonas.

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