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The release of ammonia from nitrogenous organic matter by microorganisms is called

  • A.Nitrification
  • B.Denitrification
  • C.Nitrogen fixation
  • D.Ammonification

Answer: D

Ammonification is the mineralisation step in which proteins, nucleic acids and urea are broken down and their nitrogen released as ammonium. Nitrification then oxidises that ammonium, denitrification returns nitrate to the air, and fixation brings new nitrogen in from the atmosphere.

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