Question

Arrange the given processes involved in the nitrogen cycle:
(A) Ammonia formation
(B) Organic nitrogen formation
(C) Soil organic nitrogen formation
(D) Nitrate formation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B), (C), (D)
• B. (A), (B), (D), (C)
• C. (B), (A), (D), (C)
• D. (B), (C), (A), (D)

Hint:

Understand the sequence of nitrogen transformation processes in the nitrogen cycle.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The correct sequence of processes in the nitrogen cycle is:
1. Organic nitrogen formation: Incorporation of ammonia into organic molecules.
2. Soil organic nitrogen formation: Conversion of organic nitrogen into soil compounds.
3. Ammonia formation: Conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia.
4. Nitrate formation: Oxidation of ammonia and organic nitrogen into nitrates.