What Is the Process That Reduces Nitrate (NO₃^-)to Gaseous Nitrogen

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Multiple Choice

What is the process that reduces nitrate (NO₃^-) to gaseous nitrogen (N₂) called?

• A)nitrification.
• B)ammonification.
• C)assimilation.
• D)denitrification.

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