Denitrification, performed by certain microbial organismsl in soil, is a type of

Question

Denitrification, performed by certain microbial organismsl in soil, is a type of:

A) Fermentation

B) Aerobic Respiration

C)Anaerobic Respiration

D) Glycolysis

E) Substrate-level phosphorylation

Describe IN DETAIL, the answer. For example, if you answered e, then you must describe in detail substrate-level phosphorylation (what it its, how it happens, in what pathways does it occur, how much ATP is produced.. and MORE) . If you answered d, then you must describe in detail, glycolysis (what it is, what it produces, how does it occur, how is it inhibited, what pathways are involved in glycolysis.. and MORE). Same goes for a, b, or c.   Let me say it again, you will only have to explain YOUR answer, not all the choices.

Explanation / Answer

Denitrification is a type of (c) anaerobic respiration

Firstly it occurs where oxygen is depleted and involves electron acceptors other than oxygen (as in aerobic respiration)

The electron acceptors are nitrate, nitrite, nitric oxide, nitrous oxide and finally resulting in the production of N2. The electron donor is the organic matter. Thus it is the main route by which nitrigen is returnrd tobthe atmosphere

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