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The bacterium Rhizobium fixes atmospheric nitrogen in the root nodules of:

  • A leguminous plants
  • B the cereal crops
  • C the tall grasses
  • D the woodland ferns

Correct answer: A. leguminous plants

Explanation: Rhizobium lives symbiotically in the root nodules of legumes.

Concept context

Essential mineral elements, their roles and deficiency symptoms. Nitrogen fixation and soil nutrition.

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