Biologymedium · Past Paper
The conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into nitrates by bacteria in the soil is called:
ADenitrification
BNitrogen fixation
CAmmonification
DNitrification
✓ Correct Answer: B — Nitrogen fixation
Nitrogen fixation converts N2 gas into usable forms like ammonia or nitrates by bacteria like Rhizobium.
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