Match the description below with the correct item from this list.
-Symbiotic nitrogen-fixing
A)Biomass
B)Eutrophication
C)Denitrification
D)Thiobacillus
E)Yersinia
F)Biodiversity
G)Rhizobium

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Rhizobium is a bacterium that forms a symbiotic relationship with legumes, fixing atmospheric nitrogen and converting it into a form that the plant can utilize.

Answer: C
 Denitrification is the process by which nitrates are converted back into atmospheric nitrogen by bacteria, which can result in nitrogen loss from soil and contribute to environmental issues such as greenhouse gas emissions.

Answer: D
 Thiobacillus is a genus of bacteria that can oxidize sulfur and other compounds, playing an important role in sulfur cycling and mining operations.

Answer: F
 Biodiversity refers to the variety of living organisms in a given ecosystem or area, and can have significant impacts on ecosystem functioning and resilience.

(Note: A, B, and E are not described in the given context.)

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