Which one among the following takes part in nitrogen fixation?

Nitrosococcus

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Nitrosomonas

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Nitrobacter

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Rhizobium

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Solution

The correct option is D Rhizobium
Nitrogen-fixing bacteria are microorganisms that are capable of converting atmospheric nitrogen into fixed nitrogen. They play important role in the nitrogen cycle. Rhizobium is a nitrogen-fixing bacteria associated with leguminous plants.
So the correct answer is 'Rhizobium'.

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