Q323
The nitrogen fixing bacteria present in the root nodules of leguminous plant is
A.
Salmonella
B.
Clostridium
C.
Rhizobium
AnswerD.
Pseudomonas
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Rhizobium is a genus of bacteria associated with the formation of root nodules on plants. These bacteria live in symbiosis with legumes. They take in nitrogen from the atmosphere and pass it on to the plant, allowing it to grow in soil low in nitrogen.