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Post-UTME Biology 2010 Objective — Question 2

Question 2 of 16 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Biology 2010 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The condition that encourages denitrification is

  • A. low soil oxygenCorrect
  • B. high soil nitrogen
  • C. absence of soil bacteria
  • D. lightning and thunderstorm

Explanation

Denitrifying bacteria thrive and convert nitrates back to nitrogen gas under low-oxygen (anaerobic) soil conditions.

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