The release of excess nitrogen into the environment when certain complex organic substrates are used to make new microbial biomass is called ______.

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Mineralization is the process by which organic nitrogen is converted into inorganic forms, such as ammonium, which can lead to the release of excess nitrogen into the environment when complex organic substrates are broken down.

The Release of Excess Nitrogen into the Environment When Certain