Question

    The nitrifying bacteria are 

    A Photoautotrops Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Chemoautotrophs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Chemoheterotrophs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Saprotrophs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Nitrifying bacteria are Chemoautotrophs, as they use inorganic energy sources to synthesize organic compounds, that are important in the nitrogen cycle as converters of soil ammonia to nitrates, compounds usable by plants.

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