Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Testing for biological molecules

Testing for biological molecules — practice question

Within anaerobic soil, bacteria such as $\textit{Pseudomonas stutzeri}$ are able to use nitrate ions $(\text{NO}_3^-)$ as an oxygen supply for respiration. The word equation shown below represents this process: glucose + nitrate $\rightarrow$ water + carbon dioxide + nitrogen
(a(i))[1]

State the name given to this process in the nitrogen cycle.

(a(ii))[2]

In agriculture, this reaction may be harmful. Explain why.

(b(i))[1]

Name the process carried out by soil bacteria that produces nitrate ions.

(b(ii))[2]

Suggest how bacteria such as $\textit{Pseudomonas stutzeri}$ can be used in purifying water for drinking.

(c)[4]

In recent years, flooding of agricultural land worldwide has increased. Explain why crop yields are often much lower even after the flood water has gone.

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