Question

What kind of relationship is between rhizobium and the plant?

Answer 1

Symbiotic relationship:

1. Rhizobium bacteria and legumes have a symbiotic relationship.
2. Symbiotic relationship refers to the relationship or interaction between two dissimilar organisms.
3. The rhizobium bacteria present in the roots of legume plants convert nitrogen gas N₂ into NH₃, the usable form.
4. The legumes provide carbohydrates as energy source for the plant.

Hence rhizobium and legume exist in a symbiotic relationship.