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X is a bacterium that lives symbiotically in the root nodules of a plant 'Y' and fulfils the nitrogen requirements of the plant 'Y' while obtaining nutrition from it. Identify X and Y.
X is a bacterium that lives symbiotically in the root nodules of a plant 'Y' and fulfils the nitrogen requirements of the plant 'Y' while obtaining nutrition from it. Identify X and Y.
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The correct option is A Rhizobium, pea
The bacterium Rhizobium is found living symbiotically in the root nodules of leguminous plants such as peas. These bacteria are capable of nitrogen fixation and fulfilling the nitrogen requirements of the leguminous plants through this association, while the bacterium gets shelter in the roots and uses the food prepared by the plant.
The bacterium Rhizobium is found living symbiotically in the root nodules of leguminous plants such as peas. These bacteria are capable of nitrogen fixation and fulfilling the nitrogen requirements of the leguminous plants through this association, while the bacterium gets shelter in the roots and uses the food prepared by the plant.
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