Question

B. Statements given below are incorrect. Write the correct statements :

3. Symbiotic bacteria are present in nodules of cereal plants such as wheat.

Answer 1

Symbiotic bacteria:

• Symbiotic bacteria are present in nodules of pod-bearing plants such s peas, grams, sweet peas, etc.
• These bacteria absorb nitrogen from the air and convert it into compounds of nitrogen.
• These compounds lead to the manufacturing of proteins by plants.

Correct statement: Symbiotic bacteria are present in nodules of pod-bearing plants such as peas, grams, etc.