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JAMB Biology 1988 Question 50

Question 50

Nutrient Cycling

Dead plants and animals are decomposed by bacteria and fungi into

  1. A.nitrates
  2. B.nitrites
  3. C.amino acids
  4. D.ammonia
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (ammonia)

Explanation

Decomposers break down proteins in dead bodies and release ammonia (ammonification); nitrifying bacteria later change it to nitrites and nitrates.