Nitrogen Cycle June 26, 2019 admin Nitrification When Ammonium ions are oxydize, to form nitrite and then nitrite is oxydized in order to form nitrate. It is catalysed by different species of bacteria Putrefaction The process of decay of dead remains. Why nitrate compounds are important? Becuase they need nitrate compunds in order to convert glucose in proteins or amino acids. Denitrification When you convert the nitrate back to gaseous nitrogen. Related posts: Omega-3 fatty acids, fish oil, alpha-linolenic acid Chapter 7.2 Physical Perspectives (1,3,5) Environmental Studies 320a Final