Question

Differentiate between nitrification and denitrification

Answer 1

1) Whereas denitrifying bacteria are responsible for convertibg 'nitrate' back again to atmocpheric N2.

2) Nitrifying bacteria are responsible for conversion of ammonia to nitrite 1st & then nitrate during 'd' process of N2 fixation.

Answer 2

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Explanation:

Nitrification:

It is the process of conversion of ammonia into nitrates.

It is carried out by nitrifying bacteria.

Denitrification:

It is the process of conversion of nitrates into free nitrogen gas.

It is carried out by denitrifying bacteria.