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Which of the following bacteria is involved in nitrification of ammonia?

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Which of the following bacteria is involved in nitrification of ammonia?

(a) Nitrite oxidizing bacteria

(b) Denitrifying bacteria

(c) Pathogenic bacteria

(d) Fat stabilizing bacteria

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This interesting question is from Wastewater Treatment Systems topic in section Bacterial Metabolism in Wastewater Treatment Systems of Environmental Biotechnology

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Correct option is (a) Nitrite oxidizing bacteria

The explanation is: Both ammonia oxidizing bacteria and nitrite oxidizing bacteria are involved in oxidation of inorganic nitrogen compounds, Denitrifying bacteria are involved in the later stages of conversion into nitrogen, Pathogenic bacteria are harmful to living organisms and humans, fat stabilizing bacteria stabilizes the gut of humans.

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