Multiple choice

Which bacterium is present in the root nodules of the leguminous plants?

  1. Lactobacillus

  2. Rhizobium

  3. Clostridium

  4. Streptococci

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rhizobium is the nitrogen fixing bacteria present in the root nodules of leguminous plants. This bacteria lives in symbiotic relation with the plants, gets shelter from plant and in return provides usable form of nitrogen to it.