BIOLOGY

JAMB 2016 - Question 45

Biology 2016 JAMB Past Questions - Question 45: The bacteria that is found in the root nodules of leguminous plants is

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The bacteria that is found in the root nodules of leguminous plants is
A:
B:
C:
D:
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Correct Answer

B

Explanation

Rhizobium is a bacterium that lives in symbiotic association with the root nodules of leguminous plants. Blue green algae such as Anabena and Nostoc live in aquatic environmers and are capable of synthesizing their own food. Azotobacter, Clostridium and Rhodospiriilium live in the soil, trap and convert soil nitrogen to nitrate.