Which organism(s) play an important role in the nitrogen cycle?
A
Rhizobium
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B
Nostoc
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C
Anabena
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D
Plasmodium
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Solution
The correct options are A Rhizobium B Nostoc C Anabena ∙ Rhizobium is found in the root nodules of leguminous plants. These bacterias convert the atmospheric nitrogen into nitrates which can be directly absorbed by the plants. ∙ Anabena is a blue-green algae that also helps in the nitrogen fixation process. ∙ Nostoc is a cyanobacteria that also helps in nitrogen fixation. ∙ Plasmodium is parasite which causes a disease called malaria.