Nitrifying bacteria keep the soil fertile by

A.

converting nitrate to nitrogen

B.

converting ammonium salt to nitrate

C.

converting atmospheric nitrogen to plant nitrogen

D.

converting nitrate to nitrous oxide

E.

converting atmospheric nitrogen to nitrates

Correct answer is B

Nitrifying bacteria are microorganisms that help to convert soil ammonium to nitrates, the form in which it is usable by the plants.