WAEC Agricultural Science 2014 Question 14

Question 14

Soil Fertility and Plant Nutrition

What is the function of nitrosomonas bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?

  1. A.Ammonification
  2. B.Nitrification
  3. C.Denitrification
  4. D.Nitrogen fixation.
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Answer: B (Nitrification)

Explanation

Nitrosomonas turns ammonium into nitrite, part of nitrification.