Question

State role of the following bacteria in the nitrogen cycle. 

1. Nitrosomonas - 
2. Nitrobacter -
3. Azotobacter

Answer 1

1. Nitrosomonas - Converts Ammonia to nitrites;
2. Nitrobacter - Converts nitrites to nitrates;
3. Azotobacter - Fix nitrogen into ammonia which is then converted to nitrates;