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Bacterial nitrogen fixation by nitrogen fixing bacteria is

A

oxidation of atmospheric `N = N" into "NO_3`

B

reduction of atmospheric `N = N" into "NH_3`

C

conversion of 'NO_^(2)" into "NO_^(3)'

D

use of nitrogen rich compounds by plants.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Bacteria fix `N_2` into `NH_3` otherwise a biological `N_2` fixation (`N_2` into `NO_3`) is also `N_2` fixation.
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