Question

Leguminous plants have their roots modified into

• A. Fibrous roots.
• B. Stilt roots.
• C. Nodulated roots.
• D. Prop roots.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Nodulated roots.

Nodules develop in the roots of leguminuos plants like pulses and grams. These nodules have a very specific function. They inhabit rhizobium bacteria. it is a type of nitrogen fixing bacteria, It absorbs free nitrogen from the atmosphere and converts it into nitrites and nitrates and fixes it in the soil. From soil, plants absorb nitrogen fixed by the bacteria. So, nitrogen requirement of leuminuous plants is fulfilled.

So, option C "Nodulated roots" is the correct answer.