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What is the main role of 'Denitrifying bacteria' in the nitrogen cycle?
AConverting ammonia to nitrites
BConverting nitrates to nitrogen gas
CConverting nitrogen gas to ammonia
DFixing nitrogen in roots
✓ Correct Answer: B — Converting nitrates to nitrogen gas
Denitrifying bacteria reduce nitrates (NO3-) and nitrites (NO2-) into nitrogen gas (N2), releasing it back to the atmosphere.
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