NEET Sample Paper NEET Sample Test Paper-81

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    Which one of the statements gives below is correct for nitrogen-fixing and legumes?

    A)  Legumes are incapable of fixing nitrogen

    B)  Legumes fix-nitrogen only by bacteria present in root nodules

    C)  Legumes fix-nitrogen only by bacteria present in soil

    D)  Legumes fix-nitrogen through bacteria living in fruits

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The legumes are itself incapable of nitrogen fixation. The Rhizobium bacteria are present symbiotically in the root nodules of these plants, which have the capability of nitrogen fixation.


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