Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 142
Question: Which of the following soil microorganisms breaks down plant and animal protein into ammonia
[KCET 1998]
Options:
A) Bacillus vulgaris
B) Nitrosomonas
C) Pseudomonas
D) None of the above
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
Nitrosomonas oxidizes ammonia into nitrite.
Pseudomonas is a denitrifying bacteria, converting ammonia to gaseous nitrogen.
Bacillus subtilis is a soil, gram positive bacteria that can break down plant and animal protein into ammonia by the anaerobic process as it is a putrefying bacteria.
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