Question

What kind of bacteria converts ammonium into nitrites?

nitrifying bacteria
assimilation
decomposing
nitrogen-fixing

Answer 1

Nitrifying bacteria.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nitrifying bacteria convert ammonia to nitrites or nitrates. Ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates are all fixed nitrogen and can be absorbed by plants. Denitrifying bacteria convert nitrates back to nitrogen gas.

Answer 2

Answer: Nitrifying Bacteria

Explanation: Nitrifying bacteria convert the most reduced form of soil nitrogen, ammonia, into its most oxidized form, nitrate.