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Which bacterium lives in root nodules of legumes and fixes nitrogen?

  • A Nitrosomonas
  • B Rhizobium
  • C Azotobacter
  • D Nitrobacter

Correct answer: B. Rhizobium

Explanation: Rhizobium is a symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacterium that lives in root nodules of legumes (pea, bean, soybean). It has a mutualistic relationship with the plant - it gets sugar, plant gets fixed nitrogen.

Concept context

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

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