Denitrifying bacteria play in the nitrogen cycle, Biology

Assignment Help:

What part do (a) nitrifying, (b) nitrogen-fixing and (c) denitrifying bacteria play in the nitrogen cycle?

a) Nitrifying bacteria in the soil change ammonia and other nitrogenous substances (e.g.urea) into nitrates.

b) Nitrogen-fixing bacteria (in the soil or in root nodules) convert gaseous nitrogen into nitrogenous compounds.

c) Denitrifying bacteria in the soil, decompose nitrogenous compounds to make gaseous nitrogen

 


Related Discussions:- Denitrifying bacteria play in the nitrogen cycle

Phylogenetic systems of classification, Q. Phylogenetic systems of classifi...

Q. Phylogenetic systems of classification? As already pointed out 'earlier that in Phylogenetic system, the plants are classified according to their evolutionary relationships.

What does balanced diet means, What does Balanced Diet means Balanced D...

What does Balanced Diet means Balanced Diet means diet which contains a variety of foods in such quantities and proportions that the need for energy, proteins, vitamins, minera

Taxonomy, Explain cytological approach in taxonomy.

Explain cytological approach in taxonomy.

Nursing management of myocarditis, Nursing Management Propped up po...

Nursing Management Propped up position.  Monitor signs and symptoms and laboratory test results documenting myocarditis.  Monitor adequacy of cardiac output and hemo

In vitro studies - nutrition of embryo, In vitro Studies - Nutrition of Emb...

In vitro Studies - Nutrition of Embryo Studies involving culture of embryos excised of various stages of development (i.e., early globular proembryo, late globular proembryo o

Define absorption, Define Absorption, Storage and Elimination of Pyridoxine...

Define Absorption, Storage and Elimination of Pyridoxine? Pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine (along with their phosphorylated forms) occur in plant and animal foods. The ph

Osmotic function - essential elements, Osmotic Function - Essential Element...

Osmotic Function - Essential Elements Plant cells generally contain mineral ions 10 to 1000 times higher in concentration than the surrounding soil. That is why water enters t

What is the difference between nematocyst and spicules, What is the differe...

What is the difference between nematocyst and spicules? Nematocysts are on Cnidarians Spicules are in Poriferae

Hypoglycaemia unawareness, Hypoglycaemia Unawareness ? Some people ...

Hypoglycaemia Unawareness ? Some people with diabetes do not have early warning signs of low blood glucose, a condition called hypoglycemia unawareness. ? This conditio

Write Your Message!

Captcha
Free Assignment Quote

Assured A++ Grade

Get guaranteed satisfaction & time on delivery in every assignment order you paid with us! We ensure premium quality solution document along with free turntin report!

All rights reserved! Copyrights ©2019-2020 ExpertsMind IT Educational Pvt Ltd