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The biological oxidation of ammonia to nitrite is known as:


Options:
A .   Denitrification
B .   Nitrogen fixation 
C .   Ammonification
D .   Nitrification
Answer: Option D
:
D
Nitrification is the biological oxidation of ammonia to nitrite followed by oxidation of nitrite to nitrate, performed by nitrogen fixing bacteria. It is a vital step in the nitrogen cycle and is essential for the survival of plant life.

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