What type of bacteria converts the ammonia and ammonium into nitrates and nitrites?

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Diego Melo · Answer 1 · 2021-11-07T18:07:47+0000

Nitrifying bacteria convert ammonia to nitrites or nitrates. Ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates are all fixed nitrogen and can be absorbed by plants. Denitrifying bacteria converts nitrates back to nitrogen gas.

What type of bacteria converts the ammonia and ammonium into nitrates and nitrites?

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