Which of the following is the term used for bacteria that use nitrates instead of oxygen in their respiration?
A) nitrifying
B) denitrifying
C) nitrogen-fixing
D) hardpan bacteria
E) None of these answers are correct.

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Denitrifying bacteria use nitrates as an alternative to oxygen in their respiratory process, converting nitrates back into nitrogen gas or nitrous oxide, thus playing a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle.

Which of the Following Is the Term Used for Bacteria