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How is nitrite related to nitrate?

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Answer:

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Nitrates and nitrites are interrelated by oxidation reduction; nitrite is the breakdown product of nitrate. Many experts believe that nitrates are relatively harmless until they break down into nitrites.

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Nitrite is rapidly oxidized to nitrate through reaction with Hb. In addition to macrophages, many cell types can form nitric oxide, generally from arginine. Under some conditions, bacteria can form nitric oxide by reduction of nitrite.
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