Nitrate (NO3-) reduced into ammonia (NH3) to produce energy for the cell is called

A) ammonification.
B) dissimilative reduction of nitrate to ammonia (DRNA).
C) nitrification.
D) redox.


Answer: B

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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