Question

Which of the following family has plants with nodulated roots?

• A. Fabaceae
• B. Solanaceae
• C. Liliaceae
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Fabaceae

Plants that are in a symbiotic relationship with certain bacteria present in roots to carry out nitrogen fixation have nodules in their roots where bacteria are localized. This is the special adaptation found in pulses which belongs to the family Fabaceae to fulfill their nitrogen requirements.

So the correct option is 'Fabaceae'