The anammox reaction consists of __________ and, as a consequence, __________. A) reduction of sulfate by ammonia; sulfur and nitrogen are incorporated into amino acids B) reduction of ammonium to form nitrite; nitrite can be absorbed by plants C) anaerobic ammonium oxidation by nitrite; half the biosphere's nitrogen is returned as N₂to the atmosphere D) reduction of ammonium by oxygen; ammonium becomes ammonia E) reduction of N₂to ammonium; nitrogen atoms are incorporated into amino acids

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The anammox reaction involves the anaerobic oxidation of ammonium by nitrite, resulting in half of the biosphere's nitrogen being returned to the atmosphere.

The Anammox Reaction Consists of __________ And, as a Consequence