Question:

Which of the following is a bacterium involved in denitrification?

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • Azotobacter
  • Nitrosomonas
  • Pseudomonas
  • Nitrobacter
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The Correct Option is C

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The denitrification process involves the release of free $N_{2}$ from its compounds like $NH_{3},$ amino acids. In nitrogen cycle Pseudomonas bacteria are involved in the process of denitrification.
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