Nitrogen Cycle Flashcards
(4 cards)
What bacteria convert N2 to NH3
Rhizobium- mutualistic lives in some plant roots
Azotobacter- free living in the soil
Which bacteria convert ammonia/ammonium ions to nitrite (NO2-) ions
Nitrosomonas
Which bacteria convert nitrite ions to nitrate ions
Nitrobacter
What causes denitrification (NO3- ----> N2)
Denitrifying bacteria, such as Pseudomonas, in anaerobic conditions