When Organisms Die, Their Nitrogenous Organic Compounds Are Converted to Simpler

question 15

Multiple Choice

When organisms die, their nitrogenous organic compounds are converted to simpler inorganic compounds such as ammonia through the process of

• A) Nitrification
• B) Ammonification
• C) Denitrification
• D) Assimilation
• E) Leaching

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