Microbiology of Soils – Section 1

26. Denitrification may be distinguished as

A. dissimilative
B. assimilative
C. both (a) and (b)
D. blue baby syndrome

Correct Answer: C. both (a) and (b)
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27. The conversion of molecular nitrogen into ammonia is known as

A. nitrification
B. denitrification
C. nitrogen fixation
D. ammonification

Correct Answer: C. nitrogen fixation
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28. The breakdown of cattle manure in biogas is accomplished by which of the following type of bacteria?

A. Hydrolytic
B. Transitional
C. methanogenic
D. All of these

Correct Answer: D. All of these
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29. Which of the following species of different genera of bacteria are not capable of transforming nitrate to nitrogen?

A. Achromobacter
B. Agrobacterium
C. Alcaligenes
D. None of these

Correct Answer: D. None of these
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30. Some microorganisms have the ability to increase the nitrogen content of soils, are called as

A. nitrogen fixation
B. denitrification
C. nitrification
D. all of these

Correct Answer: A. nitrogen fixation
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