In the nitrogen cycle, denitrification is the process of breaking down nitrates and nitrites to release N2 back to the air, soil, or water eventually. Which term BEST describes the special bacteria involved in this process?(1 point)

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producers

producers

decomposers

decomposers

consumers

consumers

carnivores

Answer 1

The term that BEST describes the special bacteria involved in the denitrification process is decomposers. Decomposers break down organic material and play a crucial role in the nitrogen cycle, converting nitrates and nitrites back into nitrogen gas (N2) that can be released into the atmosphere.