Question

In the symbiotic relationship between a bacteria and leguminous plant, which of the following statements is true?

• A. Bacteria provide $N_2$ and the plant roots provide Carbon
• B. Roots provide $N{H}_4$ and bacteria provide Carbon
• C. Bacteria provide $N{H}_4$ and the roots provide Carbon
• D. Bacteria provide $N_2$ and the roots provide $N{H}_4$

Answer 1

The correct option is C Bacteria provide $N{H}_4$ and the roots provide Carbon

In legumes and a few other plants, bacteria live in small growths on the roots called nodules. Within these nodules, nitrogen fixation happens. Dinitrogen in the air is converted to ammonia with the help of an enzyme nitrogenase.