Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 44

Question: Atmospheric nitrogen-fixation is carried on by

[Pb. PMT 1999]

Options:

A) Funaria

B) Anabaena

C) Chlamydomonas

D) Fern gametophyte

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Anabena is cyanobacteria. It contains heterocysts, which are the organs of nitrogen fixation.

Enzyme nitrogenase is present in heterocysts, which is required for nitrogen fixation.