The Process Carried Out by Prokaryotes That Converts N2 to Ammonia

question 43

Multiple Choice

The process carried out by prokaryotes that converts N2 to ammonia is called ____.  

• A) ammonia-oxidation
• B) ammonification
• C) nitrogen fixation
• D) nitrification
• E) denitrification

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Definitions:

Outer Protective Layer

Refers to the outermost layer of a structure or organ that serves as a barrier against external threats, such as the epidermis of the skin.

Eyeball

Informal term for using visual estimation instead of precise measurement.

Glands of Zeis

Small sebaceous glands located at the rim of the eyelids, involved in lubricating the eyelashes to prevent drying out.

Bulbar Conjunctiva

The part of the conjunctiva, a clear membrane covering the white part of the eye, that overlays the eyeball, up to the edge of the cornea.