Thiobacillus denitrificans is a species of bacteria that obtains its energy from carbon dioxide and inorganic compounds such as nitrogen in its environment. It is used in bioremediation (natural cleansing) of groundwater that contains excess nitrate, allowing the nitrates to be removed. How does Thiobacillus denitrificans help bioremediate groundwater? A.nitrification B.denitrification c.nitrogen fixation d.decomposition - i think it's D

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Thiobacillus denitrificans is a species of bacteria that obtains its energy from carbon dioxide and inorganic compounds such as nitrogen in its environment. It is used in bioremediation (natural cleansing) of groundwater that contains excess nitrate, allowing the nitrates to be removed. How does Thiobacillus denitrificans help bioremediate groundwater?     A.nitrification   B.denitrification     c.nitrogen fixation    d.decomposition         - i think it's D

anonymous · Answer

@Fearanoid

anonymous · Answer

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rushwr · Answer

Decomposition as they help in recycling elements and etc.

anonymous · Answer

It's a denitrification in my opinion. They decompose nitrate, so it's denitrification, it's not a decomposition, because a decomposition means they made things rotten.

anonymous · Answer

Look at their name: denitrificans...

anonymous · Answer

I've checked, and now I'm sure about my answer. Look at this: https://microbewiki.kenyon.edu/index.php/Thiobacillus_denitrificans And make a search about "denitrifier"

anonymous · Answer

I mean, in the page...

rushwr · Answer

Yeah I went through article and yes it is denitrification. I'm sorry if I mislead you! Good job btw @PERCE-NEIGE