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Cells of root nodules of leguminous plants fix nitrogen.

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The correct option is A True
  • Leguminous plants play a major role in restoration of soil nutrients,i.e. Roots of leguminous plants have nodules inside which rhizobium bacteria are present.
  • These bacteria take up nitrogen from the atmosphere and convert it into ammonia which the plants easily consume.

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