Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 111

Question: Which of the following red pigment is present in root nodules of bacteria

Options:

A) Phycoerythrin

B) Bacterio chlorophyll

C) Leg haemoglobin

D) Bacterio viridin

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Leghaemoglobin is a red coloured haemoprotein found in the nitrogen-fixing root nodules of leguminous plants.

It is produced by legumes in response to the roots being colonized by nitrogen-fixing bacteria, termed rhizobia.