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Biological Nitrogen Fixation

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The nitrate absorbed by the plant is converted into ammonia in the

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Roots

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Stem

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Branches

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Leaves

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Solution

The correct option is D Leaves
Plant absorbs nitrate through roots and transports to leaves where it is reduced to ammonia and finally forms the amino group of ammonia.

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