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Nitrification

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2027 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

The process by which soil microorganisms convert ammonia and ammonium into nitrite and nitrate, making nitrogen available for plant uptake.

AP course connection

Topic 8.2: 8.2 Energy Flow Through Ecosystems

Unit 8