Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 282
Question: Relation between bacteria and legume having nodulated roots is that of
Options:
A) Host-parasitism
B) Commensalism
C) Symbiosis
D) Epiphytism
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Bacteria fix atmospheric free nitrogen in to ammonia.
The fixed nitrogen is absorbed by the plant.
In return, the plant provides food and shelter to bacteria.
Such an association is called mutualistic symbiosis.
BETA
