The process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia by microorganisms is called: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia by microorganisms is called:
A. Ammonification
B. Nitrogen fixation
C. Denitrification
D. Nitrification
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Biological nitrogen fixation, performed by bacteria (Rhizobium, Azotobacter) and cyanobacteria, reduces N₂ to NH₃. Nitrification oxidizes ammonia to nitrates, denitrification returns N₂, ammonification releases ammonia from organic matter.

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