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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

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In non leguminous plant, a bacterium that develops root nodules is

A

Azotobacter

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B

Thiobacillus

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C

Frankia

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D

Rhizobium

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Solution

The correct option is C Frankia
Frankia is a symbiont in root nodules of several non legume plants like Alnus & Casuarina etc.

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