What step of the nitrogen cycle involves nitrogen converting back into a

Question

What step of the nitrogen cycle involves nitrogen converting back into a
gas to be re-released into the atmosphere?

A.
Ammonification

B.
Assimilation

C.
Denitrification

D.
Nitrification

GPT-4o mini · Answer

C. Denitrification Denitrification is the process in the nitrogen cycle where nitrogen compounds in the soil are converted back into nitrogen gas (N2) and released into the atmosphere.