Question

X is a photosynthetic plant which lives in a symbiotic relationship with a bacteria Y. Y lives inside the root nodules of X. Identify X and Y.
[2 marks]
[Symbiotic Relationship]

• A. X : Rose, Y : Yeast
• B. X : Rose, Y : Rhizobium
• C. X : Soy, Y : Yeast
• D. X : Pea, Y : Rhizobium

Answer 1

The correct option is D X : Pea, Y : Rhizobium

Solution:

• The correct answer is option c, X: Pea, Y: Rhizobium. (2 marks)
• Rhizobium is a soil bacteria that lives in a symbiotic relationship with leguminous plants like pea, soy, clover and beans.
• It provides the plant with nitrogen and the plant provides the bacteria with nutrients.