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Formation of organic nitrogen compounds like amino acids from inorganic nitrogen compounds is called as ____________(a) Nitrogen fixation(b) Nitrification(c) Denitrification(d) Nitrogen assimilationI had been asked this question during an interview.I need to ask this question from Overview of Nitrogen Metabolism in portion Lipid Biosynthesis, Biosynthesis of Amino Acids, Nucleotides and Related Molecules of Biochemistry

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The correct choice is (d) Nitrogen assimilation

To explain I would SAY: Ammonia or ammonium is oxidized to nitrite followed by the oxidation of nitrite to nitrate is called nitrification.

Nitrate is reduced and ultimately produces N2 through a SERIES of intermediate gaseous nitrogen oxide products is called denitrification.

Conversion of nitrogen to ammonia or NITROGENOUS COMPOUNDS is termed as nitrogen fixation.



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