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.