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CAPE Biology Unit 2 · 2012 · Paper 1 · Question Q14

Which of the following statements describes the function of denitrifying bacteria in the nitrogen cycle?

  1. (A)Split the nitrogen molecule to form nitrites.
  2. (B)Split nitrogen molecules to form ammonium.
  3. (C)Convert ammonium compounds to nitrates.
  4. (D)Convert nitrates to atmospheric nitrogen.

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