Association of nitrogen fixing bacteria with the leguminous roots is

Mutualism

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Commensalism

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Neutralism

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Parasitism

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Solution

The correct option is A Mutualism
Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship which is beneficial to both the involving species. In the relationship between nitrogen-fixing bacteria that stay in the root nodules of leguminous plants, bacteria provide for the nitrogen requirement of the plant and plants, in turn, provide for its shelter and nutrition.
So, option A is the correct answer.

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