Nitrifiers are bacteria A) that generate nitrites or nitrates. B) that convert N₂ to NH₃. C) capable of oxidizing NH₃ using NO. D) capable of living in symbiosis in the roots of some plants. E) capable of using NH₃ as an electron donor.

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Nitrifiers are bacteria that convert ammonia (NH3) to nitrite (NO2-) and then to nitrate (NO3-). Thus, they generate nitrites or nitrates.

Nitrifiers Are Bacteria