Question : Carefully read the following reactions carried out by nitrifying bacteria. Identify the statement about these equations which is not true 2NH_(3)+3O_(2)to2NO_(2)^(-)+2H^(+)+2H_(2)O(I) 2NO_(2)^(-)+O_(2) to 2NO_(3)^(+)(II)^(-)

Question : Carefully read the following reactions carried out by nitri

1.	Question : Carefully read the following reactions carried out by nitrifying bacteria. Identify the statement about these equations which is not true 2NH_(3)+3O_(2)to2NO_(2)^(-)+2H^(+)+2H_(2)O(I) 2NO_(2)^(-)+O_(2) to 2NO_(3)^(+)(II)^(-)
Answer» Step I is CARRIED out by Nitrosomonas or Nitrosococcus Step II is carried out by Nitrobacter Both the STEPS I and II can be CALLED nitrification Both the steps OCCUR only in photoautotrops Answer :D