Nitrogen oxidation (nitrification)refers to the
A. conversion of ammonium ions into nitrates through the activities of certain bacteria.
B. changing of atmospheric nitrogen (N2) to nitrogen compounds
C. sulfur is oxidized to the sulfate form through Thiobacillus bacteria
D. none of the above
Answer:A
Nitrogen oxidation (nitrification)refers to the
A. conversion of ammonium ions into nitrates through the activities of certain bacteria. B. changing of atmospheric nitrogen (N2) to nitrogen compounds C. sulfur is oxidized to the sulfate form through Thiobacillus bacteria D. none of the above