Which statement about processes occurring in the nitrogen cycle is not correct?
- AFree-living nitrogen-fixing bacteria release organic nitrogen compounds into the soil where bacteria convert these to nitrites and nitrates.
- BNitrifying bacteria cause an increase in nitrate ions which are used by plants to make proteins.
- CNitrogen-fixing bacteria use atmospheric nitrogen which is replaced by the action of denitrifying bacteria in waterlogged soil.
- DSaprophytic bacteria and fungi decompose organic nitrogen compounds excreted and egested by producers and consumers.