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BiologyMineral NutritionNEET

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Assertion (A): Rhizobium can fix atmospheric nitrogen only when associated with leguminous plant roots. Reason (R): The nitrogenase enzyme responsible for nitrogen fixation requires an anaerobic environment maintained by leghaemoglobin within root nodules.

Answer: (A)

Solution

Rhizobium is a symbiotic nitrogen fixer requiring the root-nodule environment, and this is correctly explained by the need for

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