Diazotrophs are microorganisms that

a. reduce nitrate (NO3–) to nitrite (NO2–).
b. oxidize nitrite (NO2–) to nitrate (NO3–).
c. oxidize ammonia (NH3) to nitrate (NO3–).
d. fix atmospheric nitrogen (N2).


Answer: D

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