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Biology · Oct / Nov 2019 · Paper 11 · Question 30

5090Nutrient cycles

Some bacteria survive best in waterlogged soils where they are able to obtain oxygen for respiration by breaking down nitrates. Nitrogen gas is released as a waste product. To which type of bacteria does this description apply?

  1. Adecomposing bacteria
  2. Bdenitrifying bacteria
  3. Cnitrogen-fixing bacteria
  4. Droot nodule bacteria

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Correct answer: B. denitrifying bacteria

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