Fungi and Bacteria Release Nitrogen Stored in Dead Tissue Through

question 8

Multiple Choice

Fungi and bacteria release nitrogen stored in dead tissue through a decomposition process called

• A) nitrogen fixation.
• B) ammonification.
• C) denitrification.
• D) nitrification.
• E) nitrogen assimilation.

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