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Q. The conversion of ammonia into nitrites and nitrates is called

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The conversion of ammonia into nitrites and nitrates is called nitrification. It involves the oxidation of ammonia to nitrates through nitrites in the presence of nitrifying bacteria. Nitrite bacteria (Nitrosomonas and Nitrococcus) convert ammonia to nitrites whereas, nitrate bacteria (Nitrobacter and Nitrocystis) convert nitrite to soluble nitrates.