In Bacteria,the MOST common oxidized form of nitrogen is ________ and of sulfur is ________.
A) nitrate / sulfate
B) nitrate / sulfite
C) nitrite / sulfate
D) nitrite / sulfite

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The most common oxidized form of nitrogen in bacteria is nitrate (NO3-) and of sulfur is sulfate (SO42-). Nitrites (NO2-) and sulfites (SO32-) are less common in bacteria and are typically intermediate species in the reduction of nitrate and sulfate, respectively.

In Bacteria,the MOST Common Oxidized Form of Nitrogen Is ________