Upon death of an organism, during composition, what returns to the soil as ammonium ions?

Upon death of an organism, during composition, what returns to the soil as ammonium ions?

  • Correct Answer: hydrogen
  • potasium
  • calcium
  • nitrogen

Explanation: When organisms die and decompose, their nitrogen is returned to the soil as ammonium ions. Nitrifying bacteria change some of the ammonium ions into nitrates.

Join our channels for latest updates

More Random Questions

Q: What type of response is generated when a stimulus is received by the nervous system?
Ans: a motor response
Q: Which High Court has cancelled all OBC certificates issued after 2010 on 23 May 2024?
Ans: Calcutta High Court
Q: Lancet study predicts prostate cancer cases will likely double by when?
Ans: 2040
Q: Where was the Kati Bihu festival celebrated?
Ans: Assam
Q: Rickshaw driver Aarti of which state has been awarded the UK's Women Empowerment Award?
Ans: Uttar Pradesh
Q: When was the Montreal Protocol signed?
Ans: 1987
Q: Who will host the T20 Asia Cup in 2025?
Ans: India
Q: The top of the saturated rock layer is called what?
Ans: water table
Q: Which state government has launched Phase-1 of 'Indiramma Awas Yojana' on December 5, 2024?
Ans: Telangana
Q: What is the physical breakdown of chunks of food into smaller pieces?
Ans: mechanical digestion
Q: When should a driver use turn indicators?
Ans: Before turning or changing lanes
Q: Cnidarians are an ancient phylum of what?
Ans: eumetazoans
Q: Who has topped the 'Asia Power Index 2024'?
Ans: America
Q: What is the time before written records called?
Ans: Prehistory
Q: How many chambers are there in a bird's heart?
Ans: 4
Youngistan Junction
Youngistan Junction

Welcome to Youngistan Junction, your ultimate hub for staying updated with the latest in current affairs, general knowledge, and general studies! Whether you're a student gearing up for exams or just someone passionate about expanding your knowledge, Youngistan Junction is here to provide you with an extensive collection of well-curated questions and answers.

Articles: 6683