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The process of converting nitrogen into nitrogen compounds by bacteria is called: nitrification denitrification decomposition transpiration

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The answer is Nitrification

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Nitrification is an aerobic process performed by nitrifying bacteria or archaea which transform ammonia into nitrite (NO2-) and then the nitrite to nitrate (NO3−). Nitrates are inorganic forms of nitrogen that plants can use as a nitrogen source so, the nitrification is an important step in the nitrogen cycle in soil.

(NH4+ → NO2− → NO3−)
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