Nitrogen-fixing prokaryotes nitrifying prokaryotes
nitrogen to ammonia
convert ammonia
to nitrites and nitrates
convert nitrates to
atmospheric nitrogen
denitrifying prokaryotes
An ecosystem experiences a loss of denitrifying prokaryotes. Will this loss affect the health of the ecosystem?
OA. No, because denitrifying prokaryotes do not produce the usable form of nitrogen needed by organisms.
OB. Yes, because an excessive level of usable nitrogen could accumulate and disrupt the ecosystem's balance.
OC. No, because atmospheric nitrogen is not necessary to most organisms in an ecosystem.
D. Yes, because plants and animals will no longer have the usable form of nitrogen that they need to grow.
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