The Metabolic Process of Ammonification ________ Ammonia

Question

The metabolic process of ammonification ________ ammonia.
A) oxidizes
B) produces
C) reduces
D) transforms

Accepted Answer

Ammonification is the process by which organic nitrogen compounds, such as proteins and nucleic acids, are converted into ammonia (NH3) by bacteria and fungi. Therefore, the metabolic process of ammonification produces ammonia.