The Process of Denitrification Is

question 37

Multiple Choice

The process of denitrification is

• A) energy-yielding and aerobic.
• B) energy-releasing and aerobic.
• C) energy-yielding and anaerobic.
• D) energy-releasing and anaerobic.
• E) energy-neutral and anaerobic.

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Definitions:

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