Rhizobium helps in atmospheric _________ fixation.

oxygen

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water

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nitrogen

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carbon dioxide

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Solution

The correct option is C nitrogen

Rhizobium is a bacteria present in the root nodules of leguminous plants.

These bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia which the plants easily absorb.

Thus Rhizobium fixes atmospheric nitrogen thereby replenishing the soil.

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