AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Denitrification returns nitrogen to the atmosphere as
A.N₂ gas
B.ammonia
C.nitrate
D.protein
Explanation
Core Concept
Anaerobic bacteria convert nitrate back to nitrogen gas, closing the cycle — the process that returns fixed nitrogen to the air.
Correct Answer
AN₂ gas
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