Question

    The bacterium responsible for nitrogen fixation in

    leguminous crops is:
    A Azotobacter Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rhizobium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Clostridium Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Nitrosomonas Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Bacillus Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Rhizobium forms nodules in roots of legumes and fixes atmospheric nitrogen.

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