Question

Bacteria such as ____ can fix atmospheric nitrogen and convert it into usable nitrogenous compounds.

Answer 1

Rhizobium:

1. Rhizobium is the nitrogen fixing bacteria which are present in the root nodules of the leguminous plants.
2. It converts atmospheric nitrogen to ammonia, nitrates or nitrites.

Final answer: Bacteria such as Rhizobium can fix atmospheric nitrogen and convert it into usable nitrogenous compounds.