Mineral Nutrition In Plants Question 204

Question: Nif genes occur in:

Options:

A) Rhizobium

B) Aspergillus

C) Penicillium

D) Streptococcus

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

[a] Nif gene is present in Rhizobium.

It is responsible for the synthesis of enzyme nitrogenase which can fix atmospheric nitrogen.

Rhizobium leguminosarum bacteria is found symbiotically associated in the root nodules of leguminous plant.