Nitrogen Cycle Flashcards by Edward Duffy

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What bacteria convert N2 to NH3

Rhizobium- mutualistic lives in some plant roots
Azotobacter- free living in the soil

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Which bacteria convert ammonia/ammonium ions to nitrite (NO2-) ions

Nitrosomonas

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Which bacteria convert nitrite ions to nitrate ions

Nitrobacter

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What causes denitrification (NO3- ----> N2)

Denitrifying bacteria, such as Pseudomonas, in anaerobic conditions

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Nitrogen Cycle Flashcards

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