Wayne. Follow closely. I will type slowly for you.


I (STOUTMAN) WROTE:
NO3 is not split into N2 and O2 it is broken down enzymatically into N2
and H2O.


PATTERSON WROTE THIS IN RESPONSE TO MY MESSAGE:
"No, it's not. The oxygen is removed by bacteria, releasing the nitrogen."


He is stating that my above statement is wrong by saying "NO, it's not",
therefore this means he does not agree with me that NO3- goes to N2 and H2O.

If Patterson believes that oxygen is removed by the enzyme and only N2 is
produced. What happens to the oxygen? Where do you/he think it goes? Do
you think it stays in the enzyme?

It is my contention that Patterson STILL thinks O2 is produced.