Asked by Olivia Stamer on Sep 23, 2024
Through which process is the nitrogenous organic compounds of dead organisms converted to simpler inorganic compounds,such as ammonia?
A) ammonification
B) denitrification
C) nitrification
D) nitrogen fixation
Ammonification
The process by which microorganisms decompose organic nitrogen from dead organisms and waste products into ammonia.
Nitrogenous Organic Compounds
Organic compounds that contain nitrogen as part of their molecular structure, including proteins, nucleic acids, and more.
- Familiarize oneself with the processes involved in the nitrogen cycle and how they facilitate ecological steadiness.
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the processes involved in the nitrogen cycle and how they facilitate ecological steadiness.