Which of the following statements about the nitrogen cycle is false? a. Ammonification converts organic nitrogenous matter
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Which of the following statements about the nitrogen cycle is false?
a. Ammonification converts organic nitrogenous matter from living organisms into ammonium (NH4+).
b. Denitrification by bacteria converts nitrates (NO3-) to nitrogen gas (N2).
c. Nitrification by bacteria converts nitrates (NO3-) to nitrites (NO2-).
d. Nitrogen fixing bacteria convert nitrogen gas (N2) into organic compounds.
Data in Figure 20.12
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