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The process of conversion of atmospheric free `N_(2)` gas to nitrogenous compounds like `NH_(3)` is termed as

A

nitrification

B

nitrate reduction

C

`N_(2)` fixation

D

ammonification

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C
Nitrogen fixation is the convertion of inert atmospheric nitrogen or dinitrogen `(N_(2))` into utilisable compounds of nitrogen like nitrate, ammonia, amino acids. Nitrogen fixation can be atmospheric, industrial or biological.
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