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The nitrogen molecules present in air can be converted into nitrates and nitrites by:

A. A biological process of nitrogen fixing bacteria present in soil 

B. A biological process of carbon fixing factor present in soil 

C. Any of the industries manufacturing nitrogenous compounds 

D. The plants used as cereal crops in field

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Nitrifying bacteria in the soil convert ammonia into nitrite (NO2-) and then into nitrate (NO3-). This process is called nitrification. Compounds such as nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, and ammonium can be taken up from soils by plants and then used in the formation of proteins.

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