Biologymedium · Past Paper
What is the role of Nitrosomonas in the nitrogen cycle?
AConvert N2 to NH3
BConvert NH3 to Nitrites
CConvert Nitrites to Nitrates
DConvert Nitrates to N2
✓ Correct Answer: B — Convert NH3 to Nitrites
Nitrosomonas is a genus of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria that converts ammonia into nitrites.
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