Nitrogen-fixing bacteria like Rhizobium live in the root ________ of the leguminous plants.

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The correct option is C nodules
Bacteria like Rhizobium live in the root nodules of leguminous plants and help in nitrogen fixation by forming a symbiotic relationship with the plant.
The correct option is C.

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Rhizobium bacteria in the root nodules of leguminous plants help in fixing:

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