What Is Dissimilatory Nitrate Reduction

question 12

Multiple Choice

What is dissimilatory nitrate reduction?

• A)The production of nitrate from ammonia.
• B)The incorporation of nitrate into cellular material.
• C)Anaerobic reduction of nitrate.
• D)Nitrogen fixation.
• E)The production of nitrate from nitrite.

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