Question

Could bacteria found in water obtain oxygen and still convert ammonia into nitrate?

Answer 1

Answer: Yes

Explanation:

The bacterial species that convert ammonia into nitrate are known as the nitrogen fixing bacteria. The bacteria are found in the soil and some species of nitrogen fixing bacteria are also found in water.

The fresh water nitrogen fixing bacteria helps in the nitrogen fixation and maintains the levels of nitrogen in the nature.

Hence, the correct answer is that bacteria living in water using oxygen can convert ammonia into nitrate.