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What is the role of Nitrosomonas bacteria in the Nitrogen Cycle?
AConversion of Nitrogen to Ammonia
BConversion of Ammonia to Nitrites
CConversion of Nitrates to Nitrogen
DDecomposition of organic matter
✓ Correct Answer: B — Conversion of Ammonia to Nitrites
Nitrosomonas is a genus of nitrifying bacteria that oxidizes ammonia into nitrite.
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