The conversion of nitrogen to ammonia can be accomplished by _________ while the conversion of nitrate to ammonia can be accomplished by _________.
A)plants; diazotrophs
B)diazotrophs; plants
C)diazotrophs; invertebrates
D)denitrifying bacteria; bacteria
E)denitrifying bacteria; plants

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The conversion of nitrogen to ammonia (nitrogen fixation) is accomplished by diazotrophs (nitrogen-fixing bacteria) while the conversion of nitrate to ammonia (assimilation) can be accomplished by plants. Therefore, the correct answer is B: diazotrophs for the conversion of nitrogen to ammonia and plants for the conversion of nitrate to ammonia.

The Conversion of Nitrogen to Ammonia Can Be Accomplished by _________