The Anammox Reaction Consists of __________ And, as a Consequence

Multiple Choice

The anammox reaction consists of __________ and, as a consequence, __________.

A) reduction of sulfate by ammonia; sulfur and nitrogen are incorporated into amino acids
B) reduction of ammonium to form nitrite; plants can absorb nitrite
C) anaerobic ammonium oxidation by nitrite; large amounts of N₂ are released into the atmosphere
D) reduction of ammonium by water; ammonium becomes ammonia
E) reduction of N₂ to ammonium; nitrogen atoms are incorporated into amino acids