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Nif genes occur in

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Rhizobium
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Penicillium
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Aspergillus
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Streptococcus
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Solution

The correct option is B Rhizobium
Nif is a nitrogen fixation gene which occurs in Rhizobium. It fixes atmospheric nitrogen into a form of nitrogen available to living organisms. The nif genes are found in both free-living nitrogen-fixing bacteria and symbiotic bacteria associated with various plants.
So, the correct answer is 'Rhizobium'

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