EDUCATION UGC NET
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
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Question
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Which part of plant contains nitrogen fixing bacteria?
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Roots
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Stems
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Leaves
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All the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Nitrogen fixing bacteria are present on root nodules of leguminous plants to fix nitrogen.
Detailed explanation-2: -Nitrogen fixing bacteria are found in the root nodules of leguminous plants.
Detailed explanation-3: -In legumes and a few other plants, the bacteria live in small growths on the roots called nodules. Within these nodules, nitrogen fixation is done by the bacteria, and the NH3 they produce is absorbed by the plant. Nitrogen fixation by legumes is a partnership between a bacterium and a plant.
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